whole grain spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, marinated chicken breast and pesto

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 50 mins


• 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.