pesto 'n' pasta chicken

Name: Pesto 'N' Pasta Chicken
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless; 6 ounce(s) penne pasta; 2 cup(s) spinach, fresh; 4 tablespoon(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 3 tablespoon(s) basil, fresh chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) pine nuts; 3 - garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 1 cup(s) yogurt, low-fat, plain; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; - vegetable cooking spray

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ANN MORELL

Nashville, TN

Updated on Dec 14, 2009

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Ingredients

1/2 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
6 ounces penne pasta
2 cups spinach, fresh
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons basil, fresh chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts
3 - garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup yogurt, low-fat, plain
1/2 teaspoon salt
- vegetable cooking spray

How To Make pesto 'n' pasta chicken

Step 1

Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, omitting any salt or fat.
Step 3

Drain well, set aside and keep warm.
Step 4

Combine the spinach and the next seven ingredients in the container of an electric blender or food processor.
Step 5

Cover and process until smooth.
Step 6

Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
Step 7

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.
Step 8

Add the chicken and saute until browned; stir in the reserved spinach mixture.
Step 9

Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until it is thoroughly heated and the chicken is tender (do not boil).
Step 10

Add the reserved past to the skillet.
Step 11

Toss gently.
Step 12

Serve immediately.
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