Pesto Chicken Primavera Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb angel hair pasta
1 (7 oz) container refrigerated sun-dried tomato pesto, divided
1 lb boneless chicken breast , cut into strips
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
1 small red onion, peeled and chopped
1 zucchini, quartered and sliced

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to box directions. Toss the cooked pasta with 3 tablespoons of pesto sauce, put on platter and cover to keep warm.
Salt and pepper the chicken strips, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and cook the chicken for five minutes in the hot oil; remove chicken set aside.
In the same pan, cook the peppers and onions for 8 minutes, add the zucchini and cook 8 minutes more. Return the chicken to skillet and top the pasta with the mixture and remaining pesto; toss.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	302.13 Kcal (1265 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.83g	11%
Cholesterol	33.48mg	11%
Sodium	199.57mg	8%
Potassium	299.53mg	6%
Total Carbs	42.74g	14%
Sugars	3.35g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.71g	11%
Protein	18.34g	37%
Vitamin C	16.6mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	205.3mg	1141%
Calcium	14.2mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	202.71 Kcal (849 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.58g	11%
Cholesterol	22.46mg	11%
Sodium	133.9mg	8%
Potassium	200.97mg	6%
Total Carbs	28.67g	14%
Sugars	2.25g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.82g	11%
Protein	12.3g	37%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	137.8mg	1141%
Calcium	9.6mg	1%

* 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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