Healthy Chicken Recipes
Pesto N Pasta Chicken Recipe
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all have in common with this Pesto N Pasta Chicken Recipe, is that they can
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Pesto N Pasta Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 lb chicken breast meat - (boneless, s, k, inless)
6 oz penne pasta (short tubes) - uncook, e, d
2 cup fresh spinach leaves - (firmly pac, k, ed)
4 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp pine nuts
3 garlic cloves - peeled and minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 tsp salt
1 vegetable cooking spray
Instructions:
Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Cook the pasta
according to the package directions, omitting any salt or fat. Drain well,
set aside and keep warm.
Combine the spinach and the next seven ingredients in the container of an
electric blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Pour
into a small bowl and set aside.
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until
hot. Add the chicken and saute until browned; stir in the reserved spinach
mixture. Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until it is thoroughly heated and
the chicken is tender (do not boil).
Add the reserved past to the skillet. Toss gently. Serve immediately.
Per Serving: Calories: 385 Protein: 29 grams
: Carb: 52 grams Sodium: 600 mg
: Fat: 6 grams (14% of calories)
* Adapted from "Cooking Light Cookbook" 1990 (Oxmoor House, 1989) *
Published in: Nutrition Action Healthletter (CSPI) * Typed for you by Karen
Mintzias
Servings: 3
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