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Chicken With Arugula Pesto (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Chicken With Arugula Pesto (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

kosher salt
6 oz orecchiette (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
3 cups baby arugula
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley
2 tbsp almonds or hazelnuts, toasted
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
2 medium tomatoes, halved
2 tsp whole-wheat breadcrumbs

Directions:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; about 3 minutes before the pasta is done, add the green beans. Drain the pasta and beans and rinse under cold water. Toss with half of the cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the lemon zest and salt.
Preheat the broiler. Puree the arugula, parsley, nuts, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons water, the remaining cheese and 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt to taste in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl.
Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet and season with salt. Rub all over with 1/4 cup of the arugula pesto and broil, turning once, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Arrange the tomatoes cut-side up on another baking sheet and broil 2 minutes. Spread each with some pesto and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Broil until golden, 1 more minute. Serve the chicken, tomatoes and pasta salad with the remaining pesto.
Photograph by Andrew Purcell

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	450.08 Kcal (1884 kJ)
Calories from fat	157.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.54g	27%
Cholesterol	92.15mg	31%
Sodium	601.8mg	25%
Potassium	807.46mg	17%
Total Carbs	36.81g	12%
Sugars	5.62g	22%
Dietary Fiber	5.03g	20%
Protein	39.57g	79%
Vitamin C	29.1mg	49%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	172.2mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	128.3 Kcal (537 kJ)
Calories from fat	45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5g	27%
Cholesterol	26.27mg	31%
Sodium	171.55mg	25%
Potassium	230.18mg	17%
Total Carbs	10.49g	12%
Sugars	1.6g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	20%
Protein	11.28g	79%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	49%
Iron	0.6mg	13%
Calcium	49.1mg	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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