Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Ingredients
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1/2 lbchicken breasts, boneless and skinless
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6 ozpenne pasta
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2 cspinach, fresh
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4 Tbspparmesan cheese, grated
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3 Tbspbasil, fresh chopped
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2 Tbsppine nuts
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3garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 tspred pepper flakes
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1 cyogurt, low-fat, plain
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1/2 tspsalt
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·vegetable cooking spray
How to Make Pesto 'N' Pasta Chicken
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions, omitting any salt or fat.
- Drain well, set aside and keep warm.
- Combine the spinach and the next seven ingredients in the container of an electric blender or food processor.
- Cover and process until smooth.
- Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
- Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the chicken and saute until browned; stir in the reserved spinach mixture.
- Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until it is thoroughly heated and the chicken is tender (do not boil).
- Add the reserved past to the skillet.
- Toss gently.
- Serve immediately.
About Pesto 'N' Pasta Chicken
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
