Italian Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta

Al dente whole wheat pasta catches every drop of the vibrant sauce created by burst cherry tomatoes, their juices mingling with garlic-infused olive oil to create liquid gold. Shreds of chicken breast soak up the Mediterranean essence while fresh basil adds its iconic perfume. A snowfall of Parmesan completes this dish that's rich in lycopene yet light on guilt.

Basic Information

Ingredients

• 200g chicken breast (sliced)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 150g whole wheat pasta
• 2 garlic cloves (sliced)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Cook pasta 2 minutes less than package instructions
2. Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant
3. Brown chicken strips in the pan
4. Halve tomatoes, add to pan until blistered
5. Toss cooked pasta into sauce
6. Tear basil leaves and garnish with cheese

Nutrition Facts per serving

• Calories: 400
• Lycopene: 12mg
• Whole Grains: 48g