Creamy Lemon-Pesto Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk (can use 2%)
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (about 4 oz each)
1 tbsp lemon-pepper seasoning (can sub any zesty lemon rub or mix)
12 oz uncooked linguine (can sub other pasta)
2 plum tomatoes
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaf

Directions:

Combine butter and flour; whisk until smooth. Add lemon zest, milk and garlic to butter mixture; whisk well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-4 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 60 seconds. Add pesto; mix well.
Season chicken with rub. Grill chicken for 12-15 minutes, or until done (165 degrees).
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set pasta aside and keep warm.
Seed and dice tomatoes. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta; garnish with tomatoes and basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	831.77 Kcal (3482 kJ)
Calories from fat	304.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.88g	52%
Cholesterol	72.54mg	24%
Sodium	533.77mg	22%
Potassium	450.35mg	10%
Total Carbs	106.22g	35%
Sugars	43.95g	176%
Dietary Fiber	5.57g	22%
Protein	28.33g	57%
Vitamin C	13mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	288.3mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	308.24 Kcal (1291 kJ)
Calories from fat	113 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.56g	52%
Cholesterol	26.88mg	24%
Sodium	197.8mg	22%
Potassium	166.89mg	10%
Total Carbs	39.36g	35%
Sugars	16.29g	176%
Dietary Fiber	2.07g	22%
Protein	10.5g	57%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	22%
Iron	0.7mg	10%
Calcium	106.8mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

18.7

Points
22

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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