Pesto Chicken Mug Pasta

• Meat

  • 1/2 cup Chicken breast, cooked

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Spinach

• Condiments

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Pesto

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/2 cup Pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch Salt

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

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Ingredients

• ½ cup pasta (see notes)
• 1 cup water
• pinch salt
• 1.5 tablespoons pesto
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup spinach, torn
• ½ cup cooked chicken breast, cubed
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• pinch red pepper flakes

Directions

• Place the pasta and ⅔ cup of water in a meal mug. Sprinkle with salt.
• Place a paper towel under the mug, and heat on high (NO LID) for 5 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
• After the 5 minutes is up, stir the pasta and add the remaining ⅓ cup of water. Heat for 2-3 more minutes (NO LID), or until pasta is cooked through.
• Stir in the pesto until pasta is coated. Add in the tomatoes, spinach and chicken, then microwave on high for 30 seconds-1 minute (LID ON), until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are soft.
• Stir in the cheese, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and enjoy!