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Lemony Fusilli With Chicken, Zucchini, and Pine Nuts Recipe

Lemony Fusilli With Chicken, Zucchini, and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Lemony Fusilli With Chicken, Zucchini, and Pine Nuts

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Ingredients:

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3 tsp salt
8 oz whole wheat fusilli
2 tbsp olive oil
2 zucchini , halved lengthwise, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
5 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 lemon, rind peeled in strips
red pepper flakes , 1 small pinch
12 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
5 large basil leaves, sliced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water with 2 teaspoons of the salt to a boil; add the fusilli. Cook until al dente.
Warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the zucchini, scallions, pine nuts, lemon peel, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; cook, tossing frequently, until zucchini is well browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer zucchini to a serving bowl. Remove lemon peel from pan. Mince 1/2 teaspoon of the peel and discard the rest. Squeeze half the lemon over the zucchini.
Turn heat to medium-high and swirl in remaining olive oil. Add the chicken, minced lemon peel, and remaining salt; cook, stirring, until golden, about 7 minutes.
Drain fusilli, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add fusilli, zucchini, and reserved cooking water to skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and top with the basil and, if using, Parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	423.78 Kcal (1774 kJ)
Calories from fat	166.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.49g	28%
Cholesterol	61.76mg	21%
Sodium	2121.79mg	88%
Potassium	380.46mg	8%
Total Carbs	40.78g	14%
Sugars	2.6g	10%
Dietary Fiber	5.53g	22%
Protein	27.67g	55%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	10%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	105.8mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	216.63 Kcal (907 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.45g	28%
Cholesterol	31.57mg	21%
Sodium	1084.62mg	88%
Potassium	194.49mg	8%
Total Carbs	20.85g	14%
Sugars	1.33g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	22%
Protein	14.14g	55%
Vitamin C	3mg	10%
Iron	1.1mg	12%
Calcium	54.1mg	11%

* 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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