Chicken Breast Pesto Gorgonzola Rigatoni Recipe

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Chicken Breast Pesto Gorgonzola Rigatoni
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Directions:

  1. Bring the broth and water to a simmer along with the garlic pieces.
  2. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Add the chicken breast to the broth combo and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Pull the chicken out and let it cool enough to handle. Reserve the broth/water mixture to use later.
  5. Heat the water and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in a 2 quart casserole that has been oiled.
  6. Saute the onion, bell peppers till soft and add the mushrooms and cook till they loose their moisture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Spoon the vegetables over the pasta.
  8. Pull the chicken into small bits and lay on top of the pasta and veg. Sprinkle the gorgonzola over the chicken mix.
  9. Spoon the pesto sauce over the chicken and pasta.
  10. Toss to combine.
  11. Spoon a few tablespoons of reserved chicken/water broth over all so that there will be a little moisture in the bottom of the dish.
  12. Place in the oven covered for 15 - 20 minutes just to warm though and melt the cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 169.58 Kcal (710 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.93g 18%
Cholesterol 34.68mg 12%
Sodium 557.25mg 23%
Potassium 253.97mg 5%
Total Carbs 3.39g 1%
Sugars 1.16g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 12.49g 25%
Vitamin C 21.6mg 36%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 7.4mg 41%
Calcium 171.1mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 33.23 Kcal (139 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.34g 18%
Cholesterol 6.8mg 12%
Sodium 109.2mg 23%
Potassium 49.77mg 5%
Total Carbs 0.66g 1%
Sugars 0.23g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 3%
Protein 2.45g 25%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 36%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 16%
Iron 1.4mg 41%
Calcium 33.5mg 17%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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