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Grilled Chicken & Asparagus Pasta with Parsley Pesto Recipe

Grilled Chicken & Asparagus Pasta with Parsley Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup packed fresh parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb asparagus
3 cups penne pasta
1 sweet red pepper , cut into thin strips
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and cut into small pieces
2 boneless chicken breasts

Directions:

For Pesto: Place all ingredients into a food processor and combine thoroughly.
Set aside.
(Pesto may be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and stir before using).
Grill chicken breasts on barbecue until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
Slice and set aside.
Meanwhile, cook penne in a large pot of water until tender but firm, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain well.
Break off tough ends of asparagus.
Leaving whole, grill spears on barbecue when chicken breasts are almost done, about 5 minutes.
Remove and cut into 2 inch pieces.
In a large bowl, toss together pasta, chicken, asparagus, red pepper strips and sun-dried tomatoes.
Gently stir in pesto and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	480.62 Kcal (2012 kJ)
Calories from fat	289.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.2g	50%
Cholesterol	56.24mg	19%
Sodium	452.01mg	19%
Potassium	599.53mg	13%
Total Carbs	19.63g	7%
Sugars	4.92g	20%
Dietary Fiber	7.35g	29%
Protein	27.4g	55%
Vitamin C	40.1mg	67%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	155.1mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.89 Kcal (598 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.57g	50%
Cholesterol	16.72mg	19%
Sodium	134.39mg	19%
Potassium	178.25mg	13%
Total Carbs	5.84g	7%
Sugars	1.46g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.18g	29%
Protein	8.15g	55%
Vitamin C	11.9mg	67%
Iron	0.6mg	12%
Calcium	46.1mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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