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Pesto Pasta with Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe

Pesto Pasta with Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz uncooked fusilli or rotini ( corkscrew pasta)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 cups fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided
1 medium onion , cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 (6-oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 cups cherry tomatoes
cooking spray
1.3 oz finely grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese (about 1/3 cup), divided

Directions:

Preheat grill to high heat.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Place in a large bowl, and keep warm.
Place garlic in food processor; process until minced. Add basil and next 4 ingredients (through pepper). With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until smooth.
Brush 1 tablespoon vinegar over onion slices; brush remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar over chicken. Place 2 cups tomatoes in center of each of 2 (24- x 12-inch) pieces of foil. Fold foil over tomatoes; tightly seal edges.
Place chicken, onion, and foil pouches on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill chicken, onion, and foil pouches 15 minutes or until onion is tender and tomatoes pop, turning all after 5 minutes. Remove onion and foil pouches from grill; turn chicken over, and cook an additional 5 minutes or until done. Let chicken stand 5 minutes. Chop onion; cut chicken into into 1/4-inch slices. Add pesto, tomatoes, chicken, and onion to pasta; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese; toss gently. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over servings. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1508.91 Kcal (6318 kJ)
Calories from fat	693.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	77.04g	119%
Cholesterol	53.92mg	18%
Sodium	2457.9mg	102%
Potassium	2232.96mg	48%
Total Carbs	163.72g	55%
Sugars	32.83g	131%
Dietary Fiber	17.77g	71%
Protein	48.07g	96%
Vitamin C	112.1mg	187%
Iron	6.1mg	34%
Calcium	291.6mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.45 Kcal (500 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.1g	119%
Cholesterol	4.27mg	18%
Sodium	194.57mg	102%
Potassium	176.77mg	48%
Total Carbs	12.96g	55%
Sugars	2.6g	131%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	71%
Protein	3.81g	96%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	187%
Iron	0.5mg	34%
Calcium	23.1mg	29%

* 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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