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Pesto 'N' Pasta Chicken

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Submitted by ntretola

YIELD

3 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

30 min

READY

45 min

Ingredients

½ 226.8
POUND G CHICKEN BREASTS
6 173.4
OUNCES ML/G PASTA, PENNE
2 473
CUPS ML SPINACH
4 6E+1
TABLESPOONS ML PARMESAN CHEESE
grated
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML BASIL
chopped
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML PINE NUTS
3 3
EACH EACH GARLIC CLOVES
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML RED PEPPER FLAKES
1 237
CUP ML YOGURT
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT

Directions

Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, omitting any salt or fat.

Drain well, set aside and keep warm.

Combine the spinach and the next seven ingredients in the container of an electric blender or food processor.

Cover and process until smooth.

Pour into a small bowl and set aside.

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.

Add the chicken and sauté until browned; stir in the reserved spinach mixture.

Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until it is thoroughly heated and the chicken is tender (do not boil).

Add the reserved past to the skillet.

Toss gently. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 227g (8.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 341 31% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 607mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Sugars g
Protein 68g
Vitamin A 46% Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 23% Iron 16%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 
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