Pesto Chicken Packets Recipe

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Pesto Chicken Packets
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  1. Tear off four 18 by 12 pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil. Place 1 chicken breast in the center of each piece. Divide onion and garlic among pieces. Thinly slice lemon and divide among packets. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper. Divide frozen asparagus among packets. Top each packet with 2 tablespoons pesto and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  2. Fold foil over chicken and vegetables and seal edges with a double fold. Place packets in zipperlock bag and freeze.
  3. Thaw packets overnight in fridge. Prepare and preheat grill. Cook packets 4-6 inches from medium coals for 18-25 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender, turning once.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 514.44 Kcal (2154 kJ)
Calories from fat 253.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.15g 43%
Cholesterol 149.4mg 50%
Sodium 1360.08mg 57%
Potassium 1113.7mg 24%
Total Carbs 11.65g 4%
Sugars 2.54g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g 17%
Protein 58.5g 117%
Vitamin C 48.8mg 81%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 60.6mg 337%
Calcium 272.3mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.39 Kcal (491 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.42g 43%
Cholesterol 34.09mg 50%
Sodium 310.35mg 57%
Potassium 254.13mg 24%
Total Carbs 2.66g 4%
Sugars 0.58g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 17%
Protein 13.35g 117%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 81%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 30%
Iron 13.8mg 337%
Calcium 62.1mg 27%

* 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

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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