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Penne With Chicken and Fresh Herb Sauce Recipe

Penne With Chicken and Fresh Herb Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup tarragon leaf
1 cup basil leaves
3/4 cup fresh chives, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
3/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 dash ground red pepper
6 oz penne pasta
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
season salt and pepper
cooking spray
paprika (optional)
1 sprig fresh basil (optional)

Directions:

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
Add fresh herbs and garlic to water, and cook for a few seconds, until herbs turn brighter green. Remove and drain.
Place herbs and garlic in a blender or food processor with ricotta, broth, salt, and peppers.
Blend until smooth.
Heat grill.
Cook penne according to package directions.
Drain pasta, and place in serving platter.
While chicken and pasta cook, transfer sauce to a saucepan, heat over medium low heat until chicken and pasta are ready.
Season chicken with season salt and pepper. Coat with cooking spray if necessary.
Grill over medium fire, turning once, 8-10 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through.
Remove chicken to cutting board, and let rest until until sauce and pasta are done.
Slice chicken.
Arrange pasta and chicken on a serving platter.
Spoon warmed sauce over pasta and chicken.
If using, garnish with fresh basil sprigs, and sprinkle paprika over the finished dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	407.3 Kcal (1705 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.92g	24%
Cholesterol	162.76mg	54%
Sodium	965.38mg	40%
Potassium	1028.7mg	22%
Total Carbs	11.31g	4%
Sugars	1.06g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.69g	11%
Protein	57.18g	114%
Vitamin C	10.9mg	18%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	213.9mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.97 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.02g	24%
Cholesterol	41.15mg	54%
Sodium	244.07mg	40%
Potassium	260.07mg	22%
Total Carbs	2.86g	4%
Sugars	0.27g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	11%
Protein	14.46g	114%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	18%
Iron	0.7mg	15%
Calcium	54.1mg	21%

* 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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