Chicken Pesto With Penne Pesta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (1 lb) box penne pasta
1/2 cup pesto sauce mix (you can used more depending on your taste)
1 lb chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
garlic salt , to taste
oregano or italian seasoning , to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 cup sun-dried tomato , julienne cut
1 bunch asparagus

Directions:

While entire box of penne past is boiling, prepare both pesto sauce mixes according to the packet directions and set sauce aside in a large bowl.
Steam asparagus and cut into 1-2 inch pieces, then add to pesto mixture.
Toss in the package of sun-dried tomatoes into the pesto mix as well.
Pan fry chicken breasts coated with 2 tbs. of olive oil, dusting lightly with garlic salt and Italian spices.
After chicken is cooked through, cube it into bite sized pieces and add to the pesto mixture.
Drain pasta and add to pesto mixture.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top while hot OR for a cold meal, chill meal in fridge and mix in half a cup of cheese before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	477.8 Kcal (2000 kJ)
Calories from fat	290.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.26g	50%
Cholesterol	46.21mg	15%
Sodium	687.29mg	29%
Potassium	448.7mg	10%
Total Carbs	24.1g	8%
Sugars	4.41g	18%
Dietary Fiber	5.04g	20%
Protein	22.07g	44%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	8%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	231.2mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	247.18 Kcal (1035 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.69g	50%
Cholesterol	23.91mg	15%
Sodium	355.55mg	29%
Potassium	232.13mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.47g	8%
Sugars	2.28g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.61g	20%
Protein	11.42g	44%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	8%
Iron	0.8mg	8%
Calcium	119.6mg	23%

* 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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