Spinach Pesto (aka Spanakopita Pesto) Pasta With Paprika Grilled

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb pasta (whole wheat penne)
• 2 chicken breasts (pounded thin)
• 2 teaspoons paprika (hot and smoky)
• salt and pepper
• spinach, pesto (aka spanakopita pesto, see below)
• 1 handful walnuts (toasted)
• 1 handful feta (crumbled)
• 1 cup baby spinach (packed)
• 1/4 cup fresh herb (chopped, i used a combination of parsley, dill and mint)
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons walnuts (toasted)
• 1/4 cup feta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
• 2 season the chicken with the paprika, salt and pepper.
• 3 grill the chicken until it is cooked all the way through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
• 4 drain the pasta, reserving some of the water and toss the pasta with the pesto and the reserved pasta water.
• 5 slice the chicken, serve it on the pasta and garnish with the walnuts and feta.