The pesto in this recipe is made with broccoli, pistachio nuts and ricotta cheese. It's a nice alternative to basil pesto, and works well with the chicken and whole-grain pasta in this easy main dish recipe.
Ingredients for Chicken With Broccoli Pesto Pasta Recipe
1.50 ounce Whole grain medium shell pasta or shell pasta
1 ounce Large broccoli florets
As required Nonstick Cooking Spray
1/4 pound Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, halved horizontally
0.06 teaspoon Salt
0.06 teaspoon Black pepper
0.06 cup Fresh basil leaves
0.06 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon Olive oil
1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon Pistachio nuts
1/2 tablespoon Fat free ricotta cheese
Nutrition value
418
calories per serving
19 g Fat37 g Protein40 g Carbs3 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
19g
Protein
37g
Carbs
40g
Fiber
3g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
40g
Protein
37g
Fiber
3g
Fats
Fat
19g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
146mg
Iron
3mg
Vitamin A
44mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
10mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
43mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
10mg
Vitamin E
3mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
69mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
415mg
Selenium
26mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment