Creamy Pesto Shrimp/ or Chicken Recipe

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Creamy Pesto Shrimp/ or Chicken
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. Stir in cream, and season with pepper.
  5. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
  7. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  8. Stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
  9. (or add cooked, diced chicken breast).
  10. Serve over the hot linguine.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 688.55 Kcal (2883 kJ)
Calories from fat 392.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.57g 67%
Cholesterol 127.89mg 43%
Sodium 962.32mg 40%
Potassium 109.64mg 2%
Total Carbs 58.1g 19%
Sugars 1.36g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g 17%
Protein 19.17g 38%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 250.4mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 382.6 Kcal (1602 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.21g 67%
Cholesterol 71.06mg 43%
Sodium 534.72mg 40%
Potassium 60.92mg 2%
Total Carbs 32.28g 19%
Sugars 0.75g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 17%
Protein 10.65g 38%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1mg 10%
Calcium 139.1mg 25%

* 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

  • 16.6
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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