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Linguine with Chicken and Spicy Pesto Sauce Recipe

Linguine with Chicken and Spicy Pesto Sauce Recipe

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Linguine with Chicken and Spicy Pesto Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts , cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp minced seeded jalapeno
1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup purchased pesto
12 oz linguine
additional chopped fresh cilantro
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until cooked through and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl. Add green onions, 1/3 cup cilantro, pecans, garlic, jalapeño and dried red pepper to same skillet. Sauté until green onions wilt, about 2 minutes. Add pesto, chicken and any accumulated juices; stir to blend. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
Bring sauce to simmer. Add linguine and reserved cooking liquid to sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with additional cilantro. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	628.2 Kcal (2630 kJ)
Calories from fat	246.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.43g	42%
Cholesterol	79.65mg	27%
Sodium	431.68mg	18%
Potassium	434.83mg	9%
Total Carbs	64.48g	21%
Sugars	3.01g	12%
Dietary Fiber	7.15g	29%
Protein	35.94g	72%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Iron	2.4mg	14%
Calcium	49.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	263.4 Kcal (1103 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.5g	42%
Cholesterol	33.4mg	27%
Sodium	181mg	18%
Potassium	182.32mg	9%
Total Carbs	27.04g	21%
Sugars	1.26g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3g	29%
Protein	15.07g	72%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	6%
Iron	1mg	14%
Calcium	20.7mg	5%

* 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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