Quickie Pesto Alfredo Toss
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30 min
6 servings
440 calories
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) linguine or pasta of your choice
2 tbsp Caesar Dressing Mix
1 tbsp Pesto Sauce Mix
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups skim milk
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup frozen peas
1⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package direction. While pasta is cooking, prepare sauce.
Whisk Caesar Dressing Mix with Pesto Sauce Mix and cornstarch in a large microwave-safe container.
Slowly whisk in milk. Cook in microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, or until sauce is thickened. Set aside.
Preheat frying pan over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with Sea Salt and Pepper. Swirl oil in pan to coat. Stir-fry chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
Add mushrooms to pan and cook until lightly golden. Return chicken with juices to pan. Stir in peas and sauce, bringing to a simmer.
Add drained pasta, stirring to coat.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve hot.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 440, Fat 6 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 69 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 10 g), Protein 27 g.