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Pesto Parmesan Chicken and Pasta

Pesto adds a flavor twist to this easy Chicken Helper® dinner—ready in just 25 minutes!

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Prep Time 25 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

1 1/3: cups hot water

1 1/2: cups milk

2: tablespoons butter

1: box Chicken Helper® Parmesan crusted chicken

1/4: cup refrigerated basil pesto

1: lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

1: tablespoon milk

2: tablespoons butter

2: tablespoons vegetable oil

3: tablespoons refrigerated basil pesto

2: small plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced

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Directions

1 In 2-quart nonstick saucepan, stir hot water, 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and the sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Chicken Helper box). Heat just to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup pesto. Cover to keep warm. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
2 Meanwhile, cut each chicken breast into 3 to 5 slices, holding knife at an angle. Slices should be about 1/2 inch thick.
3 Place chicken in medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon milk to moisten. Add seasoned crumbs (from Chicken Helper box) to coat chicken.
4 In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and the oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Carefully add chicken to hot butter mixture; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Reduce heat to medium-low. Turn chicken, cook 4 to 6 minutes longer or until golden brown and centers are no longer pink.
5 Place chicken on individual plates. Spoon and spread 1 1/2 teaspoons pesto over chicken for each serving. Top with tomato slices; serve with pasta.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Basil pesto, a traditional Italian sauce, is made from fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Look for it in the dairy section near the pasta sauces. You also can make it from scratch when fresh basil is in abundance.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 470
Calories from Fat: 240),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 27g; 27%
(Saturated Fat 10g, 10% Trans Fat 1/2g 1/2% ),
Cholesterol: 75mg; 75%;
Sodium: 850mg; 850%;
Total Carbohydrate: 32g; 32%
(Dietary Fiber 1g 1% Sugars 4g 4% ),
Protein: 26g; 26%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%;
Vitamin C: 2%;
Calcium: 15%;
Iron: 10%;

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 3/19/2013 2:38:39 PM REPORT ABUSE ClumsyChef said:

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This tasted delicious and the meat came out nice and juicy. This was a great dinner - I think next time if I made it I would cut out some of the butter it seemed a bit rich, but overall a fairly easy dinner

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Posted 3/7/2013 7:32:40 PM REPORT ABUSE amandalea6 said:

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This was the best dish I have ever made! I'm actually not a big fan of meat but THIS was extraordinary! I was quick and easy to make. I couldn't find the "Chicken Helper" so I just bought parm crusted bread crumbs(Shake and Bake) and made my own pasta. As for the pasta, I used Alfredo sauce and mixed in a tablespoon of pesto sauce and it turned out really good. My boyfriend absolutely loves it! I just made it last night and he wanted me to make it again tonight!

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