Pesto Chicken and Pasta

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 477.6
  • Total Fat: 11.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 74.3 mg
  • Sodium: 641.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 53.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 38.5 g

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Introduction

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Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
    1/2 tsp olive oil
    8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces
    1/4 cup diced onion
    1/2 can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, sliced
    2 tbsp basil pesto
    2 tbsp low-fat sour cream
    4oz pasta shapes such as penne
    2 tbsp Parmesan cheese




Directions

In a skillet sprayed with nonstick vegetable cooking spray, over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When hot, add chicken pieces and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until done. Transfer chicken pieces to a plate and set aside.

Add onion to the skillet and saute until softened.

Add artichoke hearts, basil pesto, and low-fat sour cream. Stir well and add back chicken pieces.

Add cooked penne pasta and mix well. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

Optional- add diced tomatoes for color and flavor.

Makes 2 servings.


Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RZIMMERLI.

TAGS:  Poultry |