Chicken and Pesto Farfalle

This is a low-fat and high-protein dish with minimal ingredients for an easy preparation.

Serves 2

• 8 ounces dry farfalle
• ½ cup reserved pasta water
• ½ pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
• ½ cup reduced-fat pesto sauce
• 2 cups grilled skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

1. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
2. Place green beans in a shallow 8" pan with enough fresh water to cover them. Steam beans over medium heat 15 minutes and drain.
3. Combine pasta, pesto, reserved water, chicken, and green beans in a large bowl and stir to combine. This dish can be served hot or refrigerated for later and served chilled.

PER SERVING

Calories: 792 | Fat: 20g | Protein: 48g | Sodium: 515mg | Fiber: 7g | Carbohydrates: 99g | Sugar: 12g