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Penne With Chicken and Pesto Recipe

Penne With Chicken and Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (16 oz) package penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup milk
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/3 cup pesto sauce
1 cup broccoli, cut up ( asparagus or peas would be good as well)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (divided )

Directions:

Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, or until al dente; drain.
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken and garlic until chicken is almost cooked.
In a small bowl, stir together chicken broth, milk & cornstarch. Pour into skillet with chicken & garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Add pesto and half of the Parmesan cheese.
Add broccoli and cook until broccoli is tender. Stir in cooked pasta, toss to coat. Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	578.11 Kcal (2420 kJ)
Calories from fat	312.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.72g	53%
Cholesterol	175.87mg	59%
Sodium	1385.95mg	58%
Potassium	908.63mg	19%
Total Carbs	8.45g	3%
Sugars	3.29g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	6%
Protein	59.91g	120%
Vitamin C	25mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	418.5mg	42%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	140.47 Kcal (588 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.44g	53%
Cholesterol	42.73mg	59%
Sodium	336.77mg	58%
Potassium	220.79mg	19%
Total Carbs	2.05g	3%
Sugars	0.8g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	6%
Protein	14.56g	120%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	42%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	101.7mg	42%

* 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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savory
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