Chicken Margarita Pasta
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Chicken Margarita Pasta
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Chicken Margherita Pasta made with rotisserie chicken, juicy tomatoes, fresh pesto, and creamy mozzarella takes less than 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
pesto (substitute 1 cup readymade pesto)
- 2 1/4 ounce basil fresh, about 3 cups
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
pasta
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb tomato chopped
- 1 lb chicken cooked, diced
- 2/3 cup pesto sauce see recipe above
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
garnish
- pine nuts toasted
- Parmesan Cheese
- basil leaves
Instructions
to make the pesto
- Put the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides if necessary. Take a taste to adjust any of the ingredients. Set aside.
to make the pasta
- Cook your pasta in plenty of well salted water to al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the olive oil and add the garlic, tomatoes, and chicken. Sauté for a minute or two to heat everything up.
- Add the hot pasta to the pan and toss well with the mozzarella pearls and pesto. Note: you may not need all of the pesto, use to taste.
- Serve garnished with toasted pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- If you like you can add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to your pesto.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
700kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
450mg
(19%)
Potassium
460mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
750IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
230mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 700 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 700kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 450mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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