Grilled Chicken and Pesto Farfalle Recipe

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Grilled Chicken and Pesto Farfalle
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Directions:

  1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes or until done, turning after 6 minutes. Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces; keep warm.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Place pasta in large bowl.
  4. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Combine 1/2 cup milk and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add milk mixture to pan, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in pesto. Gradually add remaining 1 cup milk and half-and-half, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook 8 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 cup cheese; stir until cheese melts.
  5. Add chicken and sauce to pasta, tossing well to coat. Add tomatoes and basil; toss gently. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 236.73 Kcal (991 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.59g 12%
Cholesterol 62.28mg 21%
Sodium 603.69mg 25%
Potassium 319.02mg 7%
Total Carbs 21.19g 7%
Sugars 5.68g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 1%
Protein 21.54g 43%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 47.8mg 265%
Calcium 140.4mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.71 Kcal (334 kJ)
Calories from fat 23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.56g 12%
Cholesterol 20.97mg 21%
Sodium 203.28mg 25%
Potassium 107.42mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.13g 7%
Sugars 1.91g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 1%
Protein 7.25g 43%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 16.1mg 265%
Calcium 47.3mg 14%

* 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

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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