Grilled Chicken and Pesto Farfalle Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
cooking spray
20 oz uncooked farfalle pasta
1 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/4 cups milk ( divided into a 1/2 cup portion and a 1 3/4 cup portion)
3 tbsp flour
1 (3 1/2 oz) jar pesto sauce
2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
4 cups grape tomatoes , halved lengthwise
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions:

Set the grill to medium high heat (or use a ribbed grill pan on the stovetop). Spray with cooking spray.
Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook for approximately 10 minutes - until the juices run clear. Remove from grill and let stand for five minutes. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; keep warm.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander placed over a bowl. Save 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Place the drained pasta into a large serving bowl.
Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook one minute, stirring occasionally.
Combine the 1/2 cup milk and flour in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add this mixture to the garlic and butter whisking constantly. Stir in the pesto. Slowly add the remaining milk - whisking constantly. Cook, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Add the reserved cooking liquid and one cup of the shredded cheese, stir until the cheese melts. Add salt and pepper if desired.
Add the chicken and the sauce to the bowl of pasta, tossing well to coat. Add the tomatoes and basil and gently toss again. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	479.71 Kcal (2008 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.45g	25%
Cholesterol	106.04mg	35%
Sodium	1443.35mg	60%
Potassium	577.28mg	12%
Total Carbs	39.08g	13%
Sugars	11.23g	45%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	3%
Protein	43.82g	88%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Iron	80.1mg	445%
Calcium	501.3mg	50%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.85 Kcal (385 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.15g	25%
Cholesterol	20.3mg	35%
Sodium	276.34mg	60%
Potassium	110.53mg	12%
Total Carbs	7.48g	13%
Sugars	2.15g	45%
Dietary Fiber	0.14g	3%
Protein	8.39g	88%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	2%
Iron	15.3mg	445%
Calcium	96mg	50%

* 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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