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8 servings
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Meal Type:
Main Dishes
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Basil Chicken Primavera with Alfredo Sauce

Basil chicken with assorted vegetables in a rich alfredo sauce covering whole wheat pasta.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Clean and cut asparagus spears into 1" pieces. Clean, peel and slice carrots. Clean, seed and dice red and green bell peppers. Thinly slice one medium onion. Thinly slice boneless skinless chicken breast.
  2. Cook whole wheat pasta as indicated on box.
  3. Place 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of basil pesto sauce in large skillet over medium heat, add asparagus and carrots, stir well, cover with lid and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove lid, add red and green bell peppers, cook an additional 5 minutes, add onion and cook until onion is transparent. Now pour vegetables in a large bowl.
  5. In the same pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of basil pesto sauce, grate two garlic cloves and add chicken, cook completely.
  6. When chicken done, add vegetables back to pan, add 1/2 cup red pepper alfredo pasta sauce, stir well and heat thoroughly.
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pasta and processed foods not allowed on the Ancient European diet
26 May 10 by member: Runesinger
Awesome! Substituted sun dried tomato alfredo and it was awesome!
10 May 10 by member: BarelyGlowin
Loved it!!
07 May 10 by member: ahath0325
Way, way too high in carbohydrate to be in any weight loss phase of atkins
07 May 10 by member: Lavinnia

     
 

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Nutrition summary:

There are 339 calories in 1 serving of Basil Chicken Primavera with Alfredo Sauce.
Calorie break-down: 26% fat, 52% carbs, 22% protein.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
339
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
9.95g
13%
Saturated Fat
1.624g
8%
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.436g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.473g
Cholesterol
36mg
12%
Sodium
360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
45.66g
17%
Dietary Fiber
7.8g
28%
Sugars
5.55g
Protein
19.68g
Vitamin D
-
Calcium
23mg
2%
Iron
0.84mg
5%
Potassium
206mg
4%
Vitamin A
333mcg
37%
Vitamin C
4.9mg
5%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
17%
of RDI*
(339 calories)
17% of RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (52%)
 
Fat (26%)
 
Protein (22%)
* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories

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