Pesto Chicken and Fettuccine Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz fettuccine
2 cups fresh spinach leaves , torn
2 cups fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp pine nuts
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 large garlic clove, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
6 oz chicken tenders , cut into thin strips
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced , about 1 cup

Directions:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, combine spinach, basil, broth, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and oil; process until smooth.
Stir in lemon peel and black pepper; set aside.
Cook chicken in n onstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through; remove to plate.
Cook red pepper in same skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
Return chicken to skillet along with the pesto; cook 1 minute over medium heat.
Drain pasta and toss with chicken and pesto.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	444.68 Kcal (1862 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.9g	24%
Cholesterol	66.55mg	22%
Sodium	285.01mg	12%
Potassium	372.82mg	8%
Total Carbs	59.24g	20%
Sugars	3.46g	14%
Dietary Fiber	4.73g	19%
Protein	17.92g	36%
Vitamin C	36.9mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	15.8mg	88%
Calcium	106.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	202.27 Kcal (847 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.23g	24%
Cholesterol	30.27mg	22%
Sodium	129.64mg	12%
Potassium	169.59mg	8%
Total Carbs	26.95g	20%
Sugars	1.57g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.15g	19%
Protein	8.15g	36%
Vitamin C	16.8mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	25%
Iron	7.2mg	88%
Calcium	48.5mg	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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