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Pesto Chicken Pasta Milano 
Pesto Chicken Pasta Milano
Makes 6 Servings
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces linguine, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets (about 1 lb. total)
  • 1 (8 oz.) container sliced fresh button mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups fat-free half and half
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pesto Parmesan Mozzarella shredded cheese, seasoned according to package directions
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • Pesto Parmesan Mozzarella shredded cheese, seasoned according to package directions

Cook linguine according to package directions; drain. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat; add chicken and saute for 6 to 8 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove chicken from skillet, diagonal-slice and reserve. Add mushrooms to hot skillet and cook until golden, stirring often. Stir in Alfredo sauce, half and half and sea salt; simmer over low heat. Add reserved chicken, 1 1/2 cups seasoned cheese, tomatoes and onions to skillet; heat until cheese melts. Divide pasta equally among plates. Top with pesto cheese pasta sauce. Garnish plates with remaining seasoned cheese if desired.

Nutritional Facts
Calories: 495
Total Fat: 18.1 g
Saturated Fat: 7.6 g
Cholesterol: 96.7 mg
Sodium: 763.7 mg
Calcium: 35% Daily Value
Protein: 39.7 g
Carbohydrates: 38.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g

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