From the Flat Belly Diet Family Cookbook
4 Servings (2 Cups Each) / 424 Calories / MUFA: Pesto Sauce
Ingredients:
6 ounces multigrain penne pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
12 ounces precooked skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into 1/2″ pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Add the broccoli to the pot for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and the broccoli, rinse under cold water and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the chicken, tomatoes, pesto, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and toss well.
I’m definitely making this recipe this week (looks so tasty!), although I don’t think it will magically make my pregnant belly flat!
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It is super yummy and super easy! I didn’t have chicken so used deli turkey meat and it was just as good! You can basically use any lean protein. Enjoy! :-)