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Chicken and Vegetable Balsamic Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Chicken and Vegetable Balsamic Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

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Chicken and Vegetable Balsamic Pesto Pasta Salad

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Ingredients:

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6 oz whole grain rotini or penne cooked and chilled
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp shallot finely chopped
2 clove garlic minced
1 cup radishes thinly sliced
2 whole bell peppers coarsely chopped
2 cup green beans trimmed and halved
1/2 pint grape tomatoes halved
2 piece chicken breast halves
1/2 whole lemon zested and juiced
1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning blend
1/4 cup pesto sauce
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, defrost the chicken and start chopping vegetables. Chill pasta in refrigerator while vegetables and chicken cook. (15 minutes).
While the pasta is chilling, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add garlic and shallots to pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add peppers, green beans, and radishes to pan and cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir occasionally. When finished, add vegetables to pasta in refrigerator and chill. (5-6 minutes).
While vegetables are cooking, season the chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning and lemon zest. Cook on grill pan, outdoor grill, or George Forman until done. Remove from heat and toss with lemon juice. Slice the cooked chicken into 1-inch cubes. Chill in refrigerator. While the chicken is cooling, combine the dressing and halve the tomatoes. (10 minutes).
For the dressing, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, pesto sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Halve the grape tomatoes and add to pasta. Combine pasta, chicken, and dressing, tossing to combine. Divide into 5 equal servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	180.06 Kcal (754 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.98g	15%
Cholesterol	7.43mg	2%
Sodium	135.33mg	6%
Potassium	249.04mg	5%
Total Carbs	18.04g	6%
Sugars	6.84g	27%
Dietary Fiber	3.42g	14%
Protein	5.51g	11%
Vitamin C	57.1mg	95%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	21mg	117%
Calcium	98.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	77.19 Kcal (323 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.28g	15%
Cholesterol	3.18mg	2%
Sodium	58.02mg	6%
Potassium	106.77mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.74g	6%
Sugars	2.93g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	14%
Protein	2.36g	11%
Vitamin C	24.5mg	95%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	39%
Iron	9mg	117%
Calcium	42.2mg	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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