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Watercress Pesto Spaghetti

Watercress Pesto Spaghetti

Watercress stands in for basil in this herby pesto full of fresh garlic, heart-healthy walnuts, and Vitamin-K rich watercress!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Chicken
Servings: 4 meals
Calories: 537kcal
Author: Meal Prep on Fleek

Ingredients

For Pesto

  • cup olive oil
  • 2 cups loosely packed watercress
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

For Serving

  • 8 oz. gluten free spaghetti
  • 1 lb boneless/skinless chicken breasts 4-4 ounces breasts
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup watercress for topping

Instructions

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  • While spaghetti cooks, heat a cast iron grill pan over medium heat and lightly grease with olive oil.
  • Season chicken breasts with sea salt and black pepper and place onto grill.
  • Grill 8 minutes on each side. Place on cutting board and slice chicken.
  • Combine ingredients for the pesto in a food processor and pulse until thoroughly combined.
    Watercress Pesto Spaghetti
  • Drain pasta and toss with ½ of the pesto.
  • Divide between 4 MPOF black containers and top with watercress and sliced chicken.
  • Spoon remaining pesto over chicken and Enjoy!
    Watercress Pesto Spaghetti

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Nutrition

Serving: 1meal | Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.3g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 5.6g
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