Pesto and Bow Tie Chicken (or shrimp)

Name: Pesto and Bow Tie Chicken (or shrimp) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 oz. tri color Bowties cooked and drained; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 1 c. firmly packed fresh spinach leaves; 1/2c. grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 c. walnuts; 2 cloves garlic or 2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 3/4 lb. cleaned cooked shrimp (or 2 c. cubed cooked chicken)

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Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 7

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

12 oz. tri color Bowties, cooked and drained1/4 c. olive oil1/2 c. mayonnaise1 c. firmly packed fresh spinach leaves1/2c. grated parmesan cheese1/4 c. walnuts2 cloves garlic or 2 tsp. garlic powder1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper3/4 lb. cleaned, cooked shrimp (or 2 c. cubed, cooked chicken)

Directions

In food processor or blender puree olive oil, mayo, spinach, parmesan cheese, walnuts, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth. If necessary, add 1-2 tbs. milk or water to make a thick pouring consistency. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Top with shrimp or chicken.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELINDATOAD.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 403.0
Total Fat: 26.4 g
Cholesterol: 48.4 mg
Sodium: 636.7 mg
Total Carbs: 27.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 15.1 g

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Member Reviews

MUSICNUT
So tasty! - 4/30/21
VMGALLEGOS13
We had this with chicken that I grilled in the broiler. My kids at it, my son who is picky ate it without the pesto sauce. This is was very good and easy to cook. - 4/24/07