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Chicken and Pesto Pasta

Name: Chicken and Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 Ounce chicken breast filet; 3 Tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 Teaspoon salt; 1/4 Teaspoon pepper; 2 Teaspoon paprika; 2 Teaspoon garlic powder; 1 Pound rotini pasta; 2 Cup frozen peas; 4 Cup spinach; 1/3 Cup olive oil; 1/4 Cup lemon juice; 1/2 Cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 Cup sunflower seeds; 1/4 Teaspoon salt; 1/8 Teaspoon pepper

Rating

Cuisine

American

Age Category

1y and up

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Total time:	Prep:	Cook:	Servings:
50 min	10 min	40 min	8

Dietary Restrictions

Egg-freePeanut-freeTree-nut-freeFish-freeShellfish-freeSoy-FreePork-FreeRed meat-freeSesame-Free

Ingredients

16 Ounce chicken breast filet
3 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
2 Teaspoon paprika
2 Teaspoon garlic powder
1 Pound rotini pasta
2 Cup frozen peas
4 Cup spinach
1/3 Cup olive oil
1/4 Cup lemon juice
1/2 Cup parmesan cheese
1/2 Cup sunflower seeds
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1/8 Teaspoon pepper

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. / 204 degrees C.
Add the chicken to a baking tray and season with oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. / 74 degrees C.

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Nutrition Facts per Serving

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	524 kcal
Fat	24 g
Carbohydrates	50 g
Protein	26 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	400 mg

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