Chicken and Penne with Cilantro-Spinach Pesto - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole-wheat penne pasta
• 1 cup firmly packed spinach leaves, washed and drained
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts or sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 3 ounces each)