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Phenomenal Chicken and Pasta in Creamy Pesto Sauce

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Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)594.5099
Energy (kCal)6270.1065
Carbohydrates (g)58.8628
Total fats (g)395.8556
  • Cuisine

    North American >> US >> US

  • Dietary Style

  • Preparation Time

    Cooking Time - 15 minutes, Preparation Time - 40 minutes

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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Place basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, and tomato in a food processor. Gradually add olive oil, while pulsing, until mixture is smooth and creamy. | 2. In a bowl, stir together chicken broth, 1 cup white wine, dried basil, oregano, and minced garlic. Stir in chicken pieces. | 3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside. | 4. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and sprinkle with sugar. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts, and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken and marinade. Stir in 1/2 cup white wine. Simmer chicken pieces, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. | 5. Add pasta and pesto to the skillet. Stir in cream, and cook until the sauce is thickened. Adjust salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and serve with freshly grated Parmesan. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    pesto - - - -
    basil 2 cups 1.219 0.1404 0.16699999999999998 0.0339
    garlic 3 cloves 13.41 2.9754 0.5724 0.045
    parmesan cheese 1/3 cup grated 98.6667 10.6667 10.6667 1.3333
    pine nut 1/3 cup 302.85 5.886 6.1605 30.7665
    tomato 1 ripe chopped 28.29 6.273 1.476 0.24600000000000002
    olive oil 1/4 cup 596.7 0.0 0.0 67.5
    marinade - - - -
    chicken broth 1/4 cup 19.53 0.4725 2.7846 0.6552
    white wine 1 cup - - - -
    basil 2 tablespoons 1.219 0.1404 0.16699999999999998 0.0339
    oregano 2 teaspoons 5.3 1.3784 0.18 0.0856
    garlic 2 cloves minced 13.41 2.9754 0.5724 0.045
    chicken breast 6 boneless skinless cut 4681.0788 0.0 567.4447 251.7441
    penne pasta 1 package - - - -
    olive oil 5 tablespoons divided 596.7 0.0 0.0 67.5
    onion 1 diced 60.0 14.01 1.65 0.15
    sugar 1 tablespoon 55.062 13.7724 0.0 0.0
    tomato 1/2 jar oil-packed sun-dried drained sliced 28.29 6.273 1.476 0.24600000000000002
    pine nut 1/3 cup 302.85 5.886 6.1605 30.7665
    white wine 1/2 cup - - - -
    heavy cream 1 cup 408.0 3.2880000000000003 3.408 43.29600000000001
    salt to taste - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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