healthy philly chicken pasta with v8 pesto

Name: Healthy Philly Chicken Pasta with V8 Pesto
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## V8 PESTO; 2 - handfuls of spinach; 2 - green onions, diced; 1 - capfull of fiesta mrs. dash; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/3 cup(s) fresh parmesan cheese; 1 can(s) 5.5 oz v8 juice; ## INGREDIENTS FOR PASTA; 1 box(es) 12 oz ronzoni garden delight pasta; 1 small garlic spread butter; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced in lengths; 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced in lengths; 1 medium onion, sliced in lengths; 2 box(es) hillshire farm grilled chicken breast fully cooked, sliced in lengths; 1 can(s) 14.5 oz plain diced tomatos, drained; 8 ounce(s) low skim shredded mozzarella cheese

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Kathy Sills

Harrisville, MS

Updated on Sep 17, 2012

Everyone likes to eat healthy from time to time, but no one wants to miss out on flavor! I came up with a healthy meal with favors to enjoy!

Rate

prep time 25 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

V8 PESTO
2 - handfuls of spinach
2 - green onions, diced
1 - capfull of fiesta mrs. dash
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese
1 can 5.5 oz v8 juice
INGREDIENTS FOR PASTA
1 box 12 oz ronzoni garden delight pasta
1 small garlic spread butter
1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced in lengths
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced in lengths
1 medium onion, sliced in lengths
2 boxes hillshire farm grilled chicken breast fully cooked, sliced in lengths
1 can 14.5 oz plain diced tomatos, drained
8 ounces low skim shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make healthy philly chicken pasta with v8 pesto

Step 1

The day before make the pesto. In a blender add the 1 handful of spinach, the onion, mrs. dash, pepper, parmesan cheese. Turn the blender on an drizzle half v8 slowly. Once blended add the rest of the spinach. Finish drizzling the v8 juice in. Chill for at least 24 hours to bring out the flavors.

Step 2

Have Vegetables and chicken sliced and ready the night before. Store in fridge until ready to use.
Step 3

cook pasta according to directions
Step 4

In a large stove top dish under medium heat add the garlic butter spread. Allow to melt. Add the Peppers, onion and chicken. Saute until crisp tender. Add the drained tomatos.
Step 5

Drain the pasta and add to the peppers and onions, mix to combine.
Step 6

Take the pesto and add as much or as little as you like! Store the rest in refridgerator.
Step 7

Add the mozzarella cheese, stir until cheese is through and through, and melted. Enjoy
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