Chicken, Red Bell Pepper, & Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 chicken breast
1 red bell pepper, sliced and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (1/2 oz) package pesto sauce mix
1 cup water
1/4 cup oil
1/2 lb linguine

Directions:

Cook bell pepper in 2 tsp oil in a small saucepan. Remove from pan.
Cook whole chicken breast in leftover oil, plus ~2tsp. Remove from pan. Allow to cool. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Mix pesto package with water and oil. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low.
Add chicken and pepper to pesto sauce, cook under low heat, covered, ~5 minutes, until everything's warm.
Mix pasta into the sauce, pepper, and chicken.
Keep on low heat, uncovered, 5 minutes to let flavors mingle (or not, if you want more distinct flavor).
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	377.56 Kcal (1581 kJ)
Calories from fat	175.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.47g	30%
Cholesterol	12.88mg	4%
Sodium	113.96mg	5%
Potassium	54.9mg	1%
Total Carbs	42.65g	14%
Sugars	2.31g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.95g	16%
Protein	9.21g	18%
Vitamin C	30.1mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	13.8mg	76%
Calcium	64.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	212.83 Kcal (891 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.97g	30%
Cholesterol	7.26mg	4%
Sodium	64.24mg	5%
Potassium	30.95mg	1%
Total Carbs	24.04g	14%
Sugars	1.3g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	16%
Protein	5.19g	18%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	25%
Iron	7.8mg	76%
Calcium	36.1mg	6%

* 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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