Recipe Instructions:
Ingredients
8 ounces whole wheat penne
12 ounces boneless chicken breasts cubed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch swiss chard chopped
1 cup Basil Pesto
Instructions
Combine all basil pesto ingredients in a food processor and blend well. Season with salt/pepper to taste.
Prepare whole wheat penne according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup starchy cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, heat a large sauce pan to medium-high heat and spray with non-stick spray. Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook until chicken is browned, about 7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add swiss chard to the pan along with 2 tbs reserved cooking water. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up the browned bits leftover from the chicken. Cover and let steam for 2 minutes.
Add basil pesto to the chard and cook until warmed. Add more of the reserved pasta water to loosen pesto and make a sauce. Stir chicken back in and heat until warm. Serve with optional parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
Excellent source of Vitamin A, C, and Iron
