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Chicken & Farfalle with Walnut Sauce




Source of Recipe


eatingwell.com


List of Ingredients




2/3 cup walnuts
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, defatted
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon walnut or olive oil
1/2 pound whole-wheat farfalle (bowtie) pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips



Recipe



1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. In a blender, combine walnuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cayenne and pulse until finely chopped. Add broth, parsley, cilantro and lemon juice and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until well browned and no longer pink inside, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Slice into thin, diagonal slices and place in a large serving bowl. Toss with reserved walnut sauce.

4. Boil farfalle according to package directions for al dente. Add broccoli and bell peppers and cook until vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes more. Drain well, transfer to bowl with chicken and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot.

Makes 8 cups, for 4 servings.


435 calories per serving: 27 grams protein, 15 grams fat (1.4 grams saturated fat), 49 grams carbohydrate; 385 mg sodium; 37 mg cholesterol; 3 grams fiber.