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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Chicken Pasta Toss Recipe

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Chicken Pasta Toss Recipe

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Chicken Pasta Toss

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (7-oz) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves
2 tsp olive oil
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast , cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 (6-oz) bag prewashed baby spinach
1 (12-oz) can evaporated fat-free milk
1 (3-oz) package goat cheese, crumbled
6 cups hot cooked cavatappi (about 4 cups uncooked pasta)

Directions:

To prepare pesto, drain sun-dried tomatoes in a sieve over a bowl, reserving oil. Place 2 tablespoons reserved oil in a food processor. Place remaining oil in sun-dried tomato jar; reserve for another use. Coarsely chop 1/4 cup drained tomatoes; set aside. Place remaining drained tomatoes in food processor. Add basil, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 garlic cloves to food processor; process until finely minced.
To prepare pasta, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan. Add minced garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add balsamic vinegar and baby spinach; cook for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in pesto and evaporated fat-free milk. Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Add crumbled goat cheese; cook until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Return chicken to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Combine chicken mixture and pasta, tossing well to coat. Sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup chopped drained tomatoes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	351.81 Kcal (1473 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.21g	10%
Cholesterol	49.56mg	17%
Sodium	476.61mg	20%
Potassium	322.37mg	7%
Total Carbs	46.14g	15%
Sugars	3.85g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	11%
Protein	24.56g	49%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	11%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	79mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.19 Kcal (428 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.8g	10%
Cholesterol	14.4mg	17%
Sodium	138.45mg	20%
Potassium	93.64mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.4g	15%
Sugars	1.12g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	11%
Protein	7.13g	49%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	11%
Iron	0.8mg	16%
Calcium	22.9mg	8%

* 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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