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Italian Chicken-Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Chicken-Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs penne (or large pasta of choice) or 1 1/2 lbs spiral pasta (or large pasta of choice)
2 -3 tbsp oil
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups chopped cooked chicken (can use more )
salt (to taste)
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup prepared pesto sauce (use homemade or purchased , for a stronger flavor increase to 1-1/4 cups)
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry )
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise ( do not use salad dressing)

Directions:

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente (do not overcook the pasta; drain in a colander then rinse well under cold water.
Drain the pasta well in the colander.
Place the pasta in a large bowl then toss with 2-3 tablespoons oil.
Add in chopped tomatoes and cooked cubed chicken; toss to coat.
For the dressing; in a processor puree the prepared pesto with the spinach and lemon juice.
Add in the mayonnaise and pulse until blended.
Add the mayo mixture to the pasta mixture; toss to combine.
Mix in the Parmesan cheese then season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	609.47 Kcal (2552 kJ)
Calories from fat	480.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.41g	82%
Cholesterol	47.37mg	16%
Sodium	693.9mg	29%
Potassium	227.02mg	5%
Total Carbs	15.53g	5%
Sugars	2.79g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.43g	14%
Protein	16.25g	33%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	8%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	203.4mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	307.81 Kcal (1289 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.98g	82%
Cholesterol	23.92mg	16%
Sodium	350.45mg	29%
Potassium	114.65mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.84g	5%
Sugars	1.41g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	14%
Protein	8.21g	33%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	8%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	102.7mg	20%

* 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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