Creamy Pesto Chicken and Linguine Recipe

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Creamy Pesto Chicken and Linguine
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Directions:

  1. Cook linguini according to package directions.
  2. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 2 teaspoons of the butter together with the olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides until nicely golden and juices run clear, about 6 to 7 minutes per side.
  5. Remove from pan and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; set aside.
  6. Pour out drippings from pan, but do not wipe it out.
  7. In the pan you cooked the chicken in, melt remaining butter over medium heat.
  8. Toss in the minced garlic, shallot, mushrooms, and reconstituted sundried tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes, then stir in half and half and season with pepper.
  9. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  10. Stir the Parmesan into the creamy mixture, stirring until well mixed.
  11. Stir in the pesto, and cook for about 5 minutes, until thickened.
  12. Stir in the chicken cubes and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  13. Re-heat the linguini (either in boiling water or microwave) and serve chicken and sauce over the hot pasta.
  14. Garnish with grated Romano and freshly ground black pepper.
  15. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1008.65 Kcal (4223 kJ)
Calories from fat 456.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.77g 78%
Cholesterol 216.6mg 72%
Sodium 1174.75mg 49%
Potassium 770.84mg 16%
Total Carbs 77.4g 26%
Sugars 7.95g 32%
Dietary Fiber 5.79g 23%
Protein 62.76g 126%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 640.2mg 64%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 241.69 Kcal (1012 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.17g 78%
Cholesterol 51.9mg 72%
Sodium 281.49mg 49%
Potassium 184.7mg 16%
Total Carbs 18.55g 26%
Sugars 1.9g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 23%
Protein 15.04g 126%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 11%
Iron 1.1mg 25%
Calcium 153.4mg 64%

* 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

  • 23.6
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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