Spinach Pesto and Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
• 3 tbs dried basil leaves
• 3 tbs lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped pine nuts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup water

• 2 lbs chicken
• 1 tbs salt
• 1 tbs pepper
• 1 package of your favorite gluten-free pasta
• 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes (optional but yummy)

Directions

• In a medium sauce pan wilt spinach with 1/4 cup water
• Once wilted combine in blender or food processor with basil, lemon juice, pine nuts, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese
• Process until finely chopped
• While processor is running slowly add olive oil
• Add water as needed until a smooth thick sauce forms.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper
• Cook thoroughly and slice
• Boil pasta until tender
• Toss all ingredients together
• Enjoy