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Spence's Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe

Spence's Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb linguine pasta
1 (8 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tbsp olive oil
6 whole garlic cloves
4 oz fresh mushrooms, halved
6 oz roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (7.5 oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
3 oz fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto , or to taste
1 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided (optional)

Directions:

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the linguine, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
While the pasta is boiling, sprinkle the chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken pieces until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the garlic cloves, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the mushrooms begin to give off their juices, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the spinach, and simmer just until the leaves are wilted, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the cooked linguine into a bowl, and toss with the basil pesto. Divide the pasta between 2 plates, and serve topped with the chicken mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each plate to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	436.53 Kcal (1828 kJ)
Calories from fat	187.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.8g	32%
Cholesterol	5.76mg	2%
Sodium	227.24mg	9%
Potassium	309.85mg	7%
Total Carbs	52.23g	17%
Sugars	1.98g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.6g	14%
Protein	9.18g	18%
Vitamin C	53.3mg	89%
Iron	12.7mg	70%
Calcium	103mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	223.73 Kcal (937 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.66g	32%
Cholesterol	2.95mg	2%
Sodium	116.46mg	9%
Potassium	158.81mg	7%
Total Carbs	26.77g	17%
Sugars	1.02g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.85g	14%
Protein	4.71g	18%
Vitamin C	27.3mg	89%
Iron	6.5mg	70%
Calcium	52.8mg	10%

* 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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