Grilled Pesto Chicken Breast
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Grilled Pesto Chicken Breast
A quick low calorie meal.
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat a grill pan on medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill pan. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Combine the spinach, lemon juice, and lemon peel in a processor. Lightly pulse. With the machine running, gradually add remainder of the olive oil, blending until the mixture is creamy. Add salt and pulse.
- Transfer the pesto mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Season the pesto with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spread the pesto over each piece of chicken and serve.
- Note: you can put the pesto mix into ice cube trays and store in the freezer for future use.
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Yes, according to all I've learned from personal experience and in the classes, high protein keeps you full, and the points plus value for one serving is 9pts. Trick is to keep it to one serving! The wonderful thing about ww is that you can eat anything, in moderation...
13 May 11 by member: Ronni1219
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I've never heard of pesto sauce being made with spinach, only basil. Does it give it a much different taste?
11 Mar 11 by member: scrappygirl929
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20 May 07 by member: laurs
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Nutrition summary:
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There are 362 calories in 1 serving of Grilled Pesto Chicken Breast. |
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Calorie break-down: 33% fat, 3% carbs, 64% protein. |
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
362
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
12.78g
16%
Saturated Fat
2.478g
12%
Trans Fat
0.06g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.694g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.492g
Cholesterol
139mg
46%
Sodium
796mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate
2.7g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Sugars
0.48g
Protein
56.42g
Vitamin D
-
Calcium
88mg
7%
Iron
2.76mg
15%
Potassium
795mg
17%
Vitamin A
158mcg
18%
Vitamin C
18.1mg
20%
18%
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of RDI*
(362 calories)
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Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (3%)
Fat (33%)
Protein (64%)
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* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories
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