Pesto Penne With Roasted Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz dried penne or 8 oz mostaccioli pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1 (7 oz) container purchased basil pesto (about 3/4 cup)
2 1/2 cups bite-size slices roasted deli chicken
1 (7 oz) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into strips
1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp fresh coarse ground black pepper

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water; return drained pasta and broccoli to saucepan.
In a small bowl, combine pesto and the reserved pasta water.
Add chicken, roasted red sweet peppers and pesto mixture to pasta in saucepan; toss gently to coat; heat through over medium heat; add 1/4 cup cheese to pasta mixture and toss to combine.
Divide among 4 pasta bowls and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired; top with ground black pepper and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	229.55 Kcal (961 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.27g	10%
Cholesterol	69.61mg	23%
Sodium	1209.43mg	50%
Potassium	158.75mg	3%
Total Carbs	12.11g	4%
Sugars	2.31g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.78g	15%
Protein	37.25g	74%
Vitamin C	47.4mg	79%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	85.5mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.47 Kcal (366 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.39g	10%
Cholesterol	26.52mg	23%
Sodium	460.83mg	50%
Potassium	60.49mg	3%
Total Carbs	4.62g	4%
Sugars	0.88g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	15%
Protein	14.19g	74%
Vitamin C	18.1mg	79%
Iron	0.9mg	13%
Calcium	32.6mg	9%

* 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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