CREAMY High-Protein Chicken Pesto Pasta

Craving a creamy, cheesy pasta that’s packed with protein? This chicken pesto pasta has 25g of protein per serving, making it the perfect easy dinner!
Pesto Pasta - 25g protein per serving
Ingredients:
4oz chickpea pasta
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh spinach
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp pine nuts (or walnuts)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
8oz grilled chicken or tofu
Extra pine nuts and Parmesan (optional garnish)
Instructions:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions.
Drain and set aside.
In a food processor, combine the basil, spinach, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and pine nuts.
Pulse to combine.
Blend in the olive oil and lemon juice until a smooth pesto forms.
Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto.
Add grilled chicken or tofu.
Garnish with extra pine nuts and Parmesan if desired and serve immediately.