Citrus Chicken with Effortless Summer Pesto & ZENB Rotini

While chicken and pesto is a classic pasta combination, this ZENB Rotini Pasta recipe features a citrus flavor for a navel orange that you are sure to love. While you enjoy this dish you will also be enjoying a good source of protein and a good source of fiber, while staying low in cholesterol.

• 12 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Rotini Pasta, uncooked
• 4 thin-sliced boneless chicken breasts (1 pound)
• 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt & ground black pepper
• 1 small lemon, zested, juiced
• 1 navel orange, zested, peeled, thinly sliced, quartered
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 3/4 cup prepared Effortless Summer Pesto
• cracked black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Drain.

2.

Meanwhile, season chicken with salt, pepper and citrus zest. Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook chicken 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to clean plate; keep warm.

3.

Add garlic and stock to skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Reduce heat to medium; stir in pasta and lemon juice. Mix gently 1-2 minutes until heated through. Remove pan from heat; stir in pesto. Serve pasta and chicken garnished with quartered orange slices and cracked black pepper.