Main Dishes
August 20, 2013
Calories
241
Sodium
384mg
16% DV
Fat
14g
22% DV
Protein
9g
18% DV
Carbs
16g
5% DV
Fiber
1.0g
3% DV
Pesto Chicken Pasta
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This delicious pasta salad can be served warm or cold. Both ways are delicious!
8
Pesto Chicken Pasta
Makes 4-6 servings
2 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup sliced sauteed mushrooms
1/2 cup diced sauteed zucchini
8 oz pasta, shape of your choice, cooked and drained
Garnish:
Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup diced tomatoes
Cream Sauce (see notes above):
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Makes 4-6 servings
2 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup sliced sauteed mushrooms
1/2 cup diced sauteed zucchini
8 oz pasta, shape of your choice, cooked and drained
Garnish:
Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup diced tomatoes
Cream Sauce (see notes above):
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1. Prepare the chicken breasts. Cook and cut into bite sized pieces. Set aside. Saute the mushrooms and zucchini for several minutes, until softened. Set aside.
2. Bring water to a boil. Add pasta and cook...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
241
Sodium
384mg
16% DV
Fat
14g
22% DV
Protein
9g
18% DV
Carbs
16g
5% DV
Fiber
1.0g
3% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
9g
47%
Polysaturated Fat
0.88g
5%
Monosaturated Fat
4g
27%
Cholesterol
66mg
22%
Sodium
384mg
16%
Potassium
160mg
4%
Protein
9g
18%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
1.0g
3%
Sugar
1g
2%
Vitamin A
691IU
13%
Vitamin B6
0.17mg
8%
Vitamin C
2mg
3%
Calcium
193mg
19%
Iron
1mg
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.