Chicken Penne Pasta With Pink Sauce Recipe

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Chicken Penne Pasta With Pink Sauce
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
246
Calories
Total time
90
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain well.
  2. Return the pasta to the pot and set aside.
  3. Coat the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350°oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken cool.
  6. When it is cool enough to handle, dice the chicken and set aside.
  7. Coat a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  8. In a large skillet over med-high heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  9. Add the cooked chicken and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  10. Add the prosciutto, green and yellow peppers, capers, and basil.
  11. Cooks, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until the peppers just start to soften.
  12. Add the chicken mixture to the reserved penne and mix well.
  13. Spread half of the mixture in prepared pan.
  14. In a bowl, combine the marinara and Alfredo sauces.
  15. Top the penne with 1 cup of sauce.
  16. Put the remaining penne mixture over the sauce, then add the remaining sauce.
  17. Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.
  18. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned and the casserole is heated through.
  19. Remove the pan from the oven and toss the pasta thoroughly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 245.7 Kcal (1029 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.91g 18%
Cholesterol 78.6mg 26%
Sodium 1342.53mg 56%
Potassium 445.74mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.83g 2%
Sugars 1.41g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 5%
Protein 29.05g 58%
Vitamin C 15mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 6.5mg 36%
Calcium 73.7mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.71 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.78g 18%
Cholesterol 44.7mg 26%
Sodium 763.4mg 56%
Potassium 253.46mg 9%
Total Carbs 2.75g 2%
Sugars 0.8g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 5%
Protein 16.52g 58%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 12%
Iron 3.7mg 36%
Calcium 41.9mg 7%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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