Recipe Details
Ingredients
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½(16 ounce) packagespaghetti
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2tablespoonsolive oil, divided
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4(5 ounce)skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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¼cupbasil pesto, or to taste
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1bunchasparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
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4clovesgarlic, chopped
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1teaspoonred pepper flakes
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½mediumlemon, juiced
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1cupshredded Parmesan cheese
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
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While spaghetti is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Flip, add a dollop of pesto to each breast, and continue to cook, flipping as needed, until no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Heat remaining oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add asparagus and cook for 1 to 3 minutes, depending how tender you like it. Add garlic, pepper flakes, and lemon juice; cook for 1 minute. Add cooked spaghetti, a dollop of pesto, and Parmesan cheese; stir until cheese melts. Add a tablespoon of the reserved pasta water if cheese begins to stick to the pan.
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Chop chicken and add on top of spaghetti. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories616 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 24g |
31% |
Saturated Fat 8g |
38% |
Cholesterol 100mg |
33% |
Sodium 535mg |
23% |
Total Carbohydrate 51g |
18% |
Dietary Fiber 5g |
19% |
Total Sugars 4g |
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Protein 50g |
100% |
Vitamin C 19mg |
21% |
Calcium 428mg |
33% |
Iron 6mg |
34% |
Potassium 707mg |
15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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