Chicken Pesto Penne Recipe

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Chicken Pesto Penne
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Directions:

  1. Season and saute the chicken breast. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the penne in salted boiling water.
  3. In the same pan as the chicken breast, saute mushrooms and onion. When almost done, add garlic and saute until fragrant.
  4. Add cream and pesto and bring to a boil. Put the chicken back in the pan and add the sun-dried tomatoes Simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken.
  5. Add most of the parmesan (reserving a little for the top).
  6. Drain the penne saving some of the water.
  7. Add the penne to the sauce and stir. Add reserved water if needed to thin the sauce.
  8. Serve penne topped with the saved parmesan and basil if using.
  9. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 602.72 Kcal (2523 kJ)
Calories from fat 257.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.62g 44%
Cholesterol 92.34mg 31%
Sodium 614.41mg 26%
Potassium 773.22mg 16%
Total Carbs 56.11g 19%
Sugars 7.35g 29%
Dietary Fiber 7.59g 30%
Protein 34.98g 70%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 14%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 365.1mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 190.78 Kcal (799 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.06g 44%
Cholesterol 29.23mg 31%
Sodium 194.48mg 26%
Potassium 244.75mg 16%
Total Carbs 17.76g 19%
Sugars 2.32g 29%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 30%
Protein 11.07g 70%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 14%
Iron 1.1mg 18%
Calcium 115.6mg 37%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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