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Asparagus, Chicken, and Pecan Pasta
13 ingredients
30 min + 20 min
6 servings
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"Penne pasta tossed with asparagus, red peppers, pecans, and Parmesan cheese in a delicious sauce that is creamy without being over-powering. This has been a tremendous hit every time I've made it."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
805
Calories
54g
Protein
40g
Fat
58g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Asparagus | 6 spears (90g) | 27 |
| Pecan | 1 half (4g) | 20 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound grilled chicken breast strips
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pecan halves (optional)
Directions
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