Whole Grain Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes, Marinated Chicken Breast and Pesto
- 1 (13.25 ounce) box Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti
- 1 chicken breast, cut in half lengthwise and pounded thin
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped, divided
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme, divided
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 (4 ounce) jar pesto
- Marinate chicken breast with 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, black pepper and 2 sprigs thyme for about two hours.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- In a skillet saute remaining garlic in olive oil.
- Just before garlic turns yellow add broccoli and saute three minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, grill the chicken on both sides until cooked thoroughly, season with salt and cut into strips.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and toss with veggies and pesto.
- Top with grilled chicken and remaining thyme leaves before serving.
barilla, chicken, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, salt, thyme, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, pesto
Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/whole-grain-spaghetti-with-cherry-tomatoes-marinated-chicken-breast-and-pesto/ (may not work)