Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta
A refreshing twist on traditional pasta dishes, this lemon basil pasta with chicken is the perfect summer meal. With a burst of citrus and a hint of fresh herbs, this dish is packed with protein and flavor. It's sure to become a family favorite.
Servings: 6 -8 cups
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Penne Pasta
- 1-2 Cups Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken breast strips heated
- 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes chopped
For the Dressing
- 1 Cup Spinach
- 1 Cup Basil
- 1 Clove Garlic peeled
- 1 Lemon Zest and Juice
- 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to boil, with a pinch of salt, add the pasta and cook until al dente, per package instructions.2 Cups Penne Pasta
- Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a blender add the spinach, basil, garlic, and lemon zest.1 Cup Basil, 1 Cup Spinach, 1 Clove Garlic, 1 Lemon Zest and Juice
- Blend until the basil and spinach has been chopped fine, then with the blender still running, add the lemon juice, oil, vinegar, honey and salt.1 Lemon Zest and Juice, 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar, 1 teaspoon Honey, 1 Pinch Salt
- Blend until it resembles pesto, turn off the blender and add additional salt if needed.
- Toss with the warm pasta, Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken breast strips and tomatoes and enjoy.1-2 Cups Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken breast strips, 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes
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Notes
This pasta should be stored in the fridge and can be reheated or eaten cold the next day.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 734IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg