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Pesto Pasta Chicken Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs chicken tenders
1 lb spiral shaped pasta (can use tri colored)
2 cups fresh basil , packed
1 cup tomato, chopped , seeds and juice removed
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
3 tbsp pine nuts
2 tbsp pine nuts (for peston sauce)
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 lemon , zest of
1 lemon , juice of

Directions:

Process the garlic and 2 tbsp of pine nuts in food processor for 30 seconds.
Add basil and parmesan, process while drizzeling in 1/3 cup olive oil until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Should be paste like consistency.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1-2 tbsp olive oil over medium-mediumhigh.
Season chicken strips with salt and pepper and place in heated skillet.
Cook strips 8 minutes turning once, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and let stand a couple of minutes.
While chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to package details.
Save 1 cup pasta water and drain remainder.
Transfer noodles to large bowl to cool to room temperature.
Once chicken has had time to cool, chop strips into chuncks or can leave whole.
Add chicken, tomatoes, remaining pine nuts, lemon juice, lemon zest, dash of salt and pepper, and 1/4 cup pesto sauce to pasta.
Add a couple tbsp of pasta liquid to thin sauce as you toss all ingredients together. Depending on your sauce preference, more liquid can be added and tossed.
When desired consistency, toss and serve as is with grated parmesan cheese or over a bed of chopped romaine.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2067.53 Kcal (8656 kJ)
Calories from fat	1313.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	145.99g	225%
Cholesterol	152.26mg	51%
Sodium	4452.23mg	186%
Potassium	2076.37mg	44%
Total Carbs	110.78g	37%
Sugars	9.74g	39%
Dietary Fiber	17.44g	70%
Protein	81.96g	164%
Vitamin C	46.2mg	77%
Iron	7.5mg	42%
Calcium	728.9mg	73%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	217.07 Kcal (909 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.33g	225%
Cholesterol	15.99mg	51%
Sodium	467.43mg	186%
Potassium	217.99mg	44%
Total Carbs	11.63g	37%
Sugars	1.02g	39%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	70%
Protein	8.61g	164%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	77%
Iron	0.8mg	42%
Calcium	76.5mg	73%

* 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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