Chicken, Beet, and Goat Cheese Penne
Basil Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole-grain penne pasta
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 6 (4-oz) chicken cutlets
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 (8.8-oz) pkg cooked beets, halved (such as Love Beets)
- 1 (4-oz) pkg crumbled goat cheese
- 1 (4-oz) pkg watercress (or use baby arugula)
- 1 avocado, pitted and sliced
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, toast nuts in a nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from pan; cool slightly.
- Cook chicken in 2 Tbsp hot oil in skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes per side or until done. Thinly slice chicken.
- Cook beets, cut sides down, in 1 Tbsp hot oil in pan 3 to 4 minutes or until browned and thoroughly heated.
- Toss together hot cooked pasta, chicken, cheese, watercress, and Basil Vinaigrette recipe in a large bowl. Top with beets, avocado, and nuts.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (1-oz) pkg fresh basil
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ Tbsp jarred minced garlic
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Process all ingredients in a blender or mini food processor until smooth.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
489
|
107
|
596
|
| Fat (g) | 24 | 12 | 36 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Protein (g) | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Carb (g) | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Fiber (g) | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Sodium (mg) | 173 | 240 | 413 |
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