Name: Pesto Chicken and Chickpea Penne
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 0.25 cup pine nuts; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 medium garlic cloves; 0.5 cup olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast; 8 oz chickpea penne

High-ProteinDinnerQuick & Easy

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
fresh basil leaves	2 cups	3	0g	0g	0g
pine nuts	0.25 cup	57	1g	1g	6g
Parmesan cheese, grated	0.5 cup	49	4g	0g	3g
garlic cloves	2 medium	2	0g	1g	0g
olive oil	0.5 cup	239	0g	0g	27g
salt	0.25 teaspoon	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.125 teaspoon	0	0g	0g	0g
boneless, skinless chicken breast	1 lb	129	24g	0g	3g
chickpea penne	8 oz	189	14g	32g	3g

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
fresh basil leaves	2 cups	3	0g	0g	0g
pine nuts	0.25 cup	57	1g	1g	6g
Parmesan cheese, grated	0.5 cup	49	4g	0g	3g
garlic cloves	2 medium	2	0g	1g	0g
olive oil	0.5 cup	239	0g	0g	27g
salt	0.25 teaspoon	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.125 teaspoon	0	0g	0g	0g
boneless, skinless chicken breast	1 lb	129	24g	0g	3g
chickpea penne	8 oz	189	14g	32g	3g

Directions

Step 1
Prepare the pesto: In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2
Grill the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Step 3
Cook the penne: Cook chickpea penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
Step 4
Combine: In a large bowl, toss the cooked chickpea penne with the desired amount of pesto. Add the sliced grilled chicken and toss to combine. Serve immediately.