Pesto Chicken and Fettuccine
"A serving of this pasta dish makes a filling and nutritious low-calorie meal for when you are taking your diet seriously! While the portion may seem small, the high carbohydrates make this very satisfying, and the stir frying keeps it lean."
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, torn
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3⁄4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large garlic clove, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 6 ounces chicken tenders, cut into thin strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced, about 1 cup
directions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, combine spinach, basil, broth, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and oil; process until smooth.
- Stir in lemon peel and black pepper; set aside.
- Cook chicken in n onstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through; remove to plate.
- Cook red pepper in same skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet along with the pesto; cook 1 minute over medium heat.
- Drain pasta and toss with chicken and pesto.
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Reviews
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Nice dish. I don't normally buy/make pesto so this was a good variation to our normal meals. I don't care for pesto cause of the nuts so I sub'd hemp seeds instead. I didn't have fresh basil so I had to use a comparable dried amt & increased the garlic (or course, LOL). We are careful with our carbs so I cut pasta to 6 oz & doubled the chicken but still found there was left over pesto for the next meal. Healthy recipe but I found it needed abit of salt for our tastes. Thanks for sharing. -
This is yummy. I only made half of this recipe for my DH and I and it was wonderful. Love the fresh ingredients. Made for ZWT4 Family Picks for the Tastebud Tickling Travellers.
Tweaks
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Nice dish. I don't normally buy/make pesto so this was a good variation to our normal meals. I don't care for pesto cause of the nuts so I sub'd hemp seeds instead. I didn't have fresh basil so I had to use a comparable dried amt & increased the garlic (or course, LOL). We are careful with our carbs so I cut pasta to 6 oz & doubled the chicken but still found there was left over pesto for the next meal. Healthy recipe but I found it needed abit of salt for our tastes. Thanks for sharing.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
