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