Chicken and Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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150 g green beans, trimmed and cut in half
200 g penne or 200 g other similar pasta
2 tbsp good quality olive oil
1 tbsp pesto sauce
2 pieces roast chicken
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
black olives (optional)
salt and pepper

Directions:

Drop beans and a bit of salt into some boiling water.
Boil for one minute before scooping out.
Add the pasta to the water and cook according to packet instructions until just al dente.
Drain, then return to the pan with olive oil and pesto.
Stir thoroughly and transfer to a serving bowl.
Tear the chicken into bite-sized chunks, discarding any fat, skin and bones.
Season with salt and pepper and stir into the pasta together with beans and tomatoes.
Slice and pit the olives (if desired) and sprinkle on top.
Use as many as you like, although I think 1/4 cup sliced between two people is about right.
Eat warm or cold.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2574.31 Kcal (10778 kJ)
Calories from fat	1607.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	178.6g	275%
Cholesterol	944.36mg	315%
Sodium	804mg	34%
Potassium	2884.84mg	61%
Total Carbs	28.02g	9%
Sugars	13.62g	54%
Dietary Fiber	9.5g	38%
Protein	198.21g	396%
Vitamin C	84.2mg	140%
Iron	11.2mg	62%
Calcium	217.5mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.83 Kcal (694 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.5g	275%
Cholesterol	60.83mg	315%
Sodium	51.79mg	34%
Potassium	185.83mg	61%
Total Carbs	1.8g	9%
Sugars	0.88g	54%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	38%
Protein	12.77g	396%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	140%
Iron	0.7mg	62%
Calcium	14mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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