Pesto Chicken & Asparagus Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1/8 tsp pepper
hot cooked couscous

Directions:

In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute asparagus until crisp-tender. Stir in the cream, pesto and pepper until blended. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Serve with couscous. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	460.65 Kcal (1929 kJ)
Calories from fat	329.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.64g	56%
Cholesterol	111.84mg	37%
Sodium	526.87mg	22%
Potassium	642.32mg	14%
Total Carbs	7.55g	3%
Sugars	3.16g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.17g	13%
Protein	29.39g	59%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	61.4mg	341%
Calcium	160.1mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	158.9 Kcal (665 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.64g	56%
Cholesterol	38.58mg	37%
Sodium	181.74mg	22%
Potassium	221.57mg	14%
Total Carbs	2.61g	3%
Sugars	1.09g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.09g	13%
Protein	10.14g	59%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	30%
Iron	21.2mg	341%
Calcium	55.2mg	16%

* 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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