Fresh Pesto and Chicken Pasta

Serves 4

Prep time: 15min, Cook time 20min

Pesto:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 3 tbsp fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4c olive oil
• 1/3c marinated artichokes with juice

Pulse in food processor until thick paste forms. Set aside.

Chicken:

• 1tbsp olive oil
• 1/4c diced onion
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/4c water

Garnish:

• 1c diced tomatoes
• 1/4c sun-dried tomatoes

Add all ingredients to skillet except water and saute until chicken cooked through. Add in Pesto sauce and water and stir. Turn heat to low and allow sauce to simmer. Stir in whole wheat pasta of your choice, coat with pesto sauce and garnish with diced tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes.