Pesto n Pasta Chicken
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INGREDIENTS
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 2 tb Pine nuts
- 1/2 ts Salt
- 1/4 ts Red pepper flakes
- 1 c Plain nonfat yogurt
- 3 Garlic
- 2 c Fresh spinach leaves ; (firmly packed)
- 4 tb Grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tb fresh basil ; Chopped
- 6 oz Penne pasta ; (short tubes), uncooked
- 1/2 lb Boneless, skinless Chicken breast meat
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 File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/54lowfat.zip
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Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (240g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 3 | ||
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| Calories: 370 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 56 (15%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 6.3g | 8 % | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 7 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1.6g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 2g | ||
| Cholesterol 89.3mg | 27 % | |
| Sodium 187.2mg | 6 % | |
| Potassium 605.4mg | 16 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 48g | 14 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 4 % | |
| Sugars, other 47g | ||
| Protein 29.9g | 43 % | |
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Calories per serving: 370
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