Chicken Penne Alfredo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb penne rigate, uncooked
3 chicken breast halves, cut into bite size chunks
2 medium red bell peppers, sliced into strips
1 small onion, sliced into strips
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (5 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
10 black olives, sliced
3/4 cup fresh basil leaf, coarsely chopped
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2-3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tbsp cream cheese
1 tsp garlic powder

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, make sauce.
Melt butter, heavy cream and cream cheese.
Add parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes over low heat.
Heat 1 tbs olive oil and toast pine nuts until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
Add remaining oil to the pan and sauté onions for 2 minutes.
Add red peppers and pepper flakes and sauté until onions are translucent.
Add chicken pieces. Sauté until chicken is cooked through.
Add mushrooms, olives, basil and parsley.
Stir in sauce and pine nuts.
Drain pasta, and stir into mixture.
Let simmer for a few minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	424.79 Kcal (1779 kJ)
Calories from fat	306.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.03g	52%
Cholesterol	65.31mg	22%
Sodium	291.73mg	12%
Potassium	166.92mg	4%
Total Carbs	22.02g	7%
Sugars	3.01g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.2g	13%
Protein	10.08g	20%
Vitamin C	32.2mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	29%
Iron	14.3mg	79%
Calcium	171.6mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	286.35 Kcal (1199 kJ)
Calories from fat	206.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.94g	52%
Cholesterol	44.02mg	22%
Sodium	196.65mg	12%
Potassium	112.52mg	4%
Total Carbs	14.85g	7%
Sugars	2.03g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.15g	13%
Protein	6.79g	20%
Vitamin C	21.7mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	29%
Iron	9.6mg	79%
Calcium	115.7mg	17%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

10.7

Points
12

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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