lemon garlic chicken penne with pesto and spinach

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Lemon Garlic Chicken Penne with Pesto and Spinach

Fresh pesto brilliantly compliments the lemon and garlic flavors of this juicy chicken dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (12 cloves)
  • 1 ¼ pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups whole wheat penne pasta
  • ¼ cup dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves (about 1-3/4 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (6 cloves)
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (9 ounce) package baby spinach
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese