Palmini Pesto pasta with Chicken and Veggies

Jun 8, 2022

Ingredients

12 oz cooked chicken breast (3 chicken breasts), sliced

1 large can of Palmini

2 cups fresh packed basil leaves

3 garlic cloves

5 tbsp avocado oil

¼ cup parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper

1 cup chopped rainbow carrots, roasted or steamed

½ cup sliced cremini mushrooms, roasted or steamed

Directions

Drain and rinse the Palmini well. Let soak in nut milk for about an hour.
Chop basil and garlic in a food processor. Add oil and continue processing until the mixture becomes smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Add pesto sauce and Palmini to a large saucepan and add parmesan. Heat and add in chopped cooked chicken and cooked veggies. Mix together and serve.

Nutritional info per serving: Serves 3

Calories: 462

Protein: 39 g

Fat: 30 g

Carbs: 8 g

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