Main Dishes

Shredded roast chicken with pesto, crudités bits and orzo summer salad

Ramona's Cuisine
July 31, 2018
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This Shredded or pulled roast chicken with homemade Genovese pesto sauce and crudites summer salad is a meal on its own super fast to prepare , a great salad to make after a busy day at work or for a busy day ahead.

4 people
250 g orzo
400 g roast chicken ( shredded )
3 tbsp Genovese pesto sauce
3 celery stalks
1/2 red pepper
1 red onion ( medium )
5 sprigs parsley
2 tbsp pine nuts
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes ( 1 to 2 handfuls )
Salt and pepper to taste
  1. Cook the orzo according to the packet instructions, it normally takes 7 to 9 minutes to get this ready. When finished, drain, rinse in cold water and allow it to drain. Set aside.
  2. Shred...
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Nutritions

Calories
647

Sodium
2541mg
105% DV

Fat
21g
32% DV

Protein
18g
36% DV

Carbs
73g
24% DV

Fiber
19g
79% DV

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