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“I was looking for something new to whip up and decided to invent my own recipe. We love pesto and mac and cheese…but who knew what a yummy combination it would be with chicken nuggets!” Comfort food to the max, it's great for a crowd! Rebecca Stablein - Lake Forest, California
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Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 921 calories, 59 g fat (32 g saturated fat), 177 mg cholesterol, 963 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 38 g protein.
Originally published as Pesto Chicken Mostaccioli in Simple & Delicious March/April 2009, p37
Storing PastaI store all my pastas in canning jars rather than the opened boxes. The pasta stays fresher, and the jars stack nicely, too, conserving pantry space. When I’m preparing my grocery list, I can see what I need at a glance. —Laurie S., Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
I store all my pastas in canning jars rather than the opened boxes. The pasta stays fresher, and the jars stack nicely, too, conserving pantry space. When I’m preparing my grocery list, I can see what I need at a glance. —Laurie S., Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
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Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2012 by Maiden Faire
I can't believe this is a contest winning recipe! Disgustingly gross! The concept is good, but needs to be changed to include real food. I agree with using regular chicken rather than the horribly unhealthy frozen breaded chicken nuggets. It's not even cost effective. Prepared foods are far more expensive not to mention unhealthy when compared to unprepared foods. Only the use of bread crumbs rather than potato chips keeps it out of the running for the next trailer trash cookbook.
Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2012 by zoe_cat
This sounded good until I looked at the ingredients, Yikes! I have to watch my cholesterol- way too much fat! Will not make this, its just fatty and sloppy cooking.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by patsylee39
Too much pesto. May try again and cut back the amount of pesto
Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2011 by Kathy H
Loved it but made the change of regular poached chicken breast instead of breaded. thanks for the recipe
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by meghabs
I made this recipe with a few changes to make it fewer calories: Milk in place of heavy whipping cream, reduced fat sour cream, skim milk ricotta cheese, and I omitted the butter on top. It was delicious!
Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2011 by irisher1
This is a heart attack waiting to happen.!! --Madeline
Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2011 by hashas
This is a heart attack on speed. Good grief, look at the calories and amount of fat.!!!
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2010 by jillphuffman
Love this recipe I hunted it down because I had misplaced it awesome that you have enough for another night.
Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2010 by Janetplanet
I am a subscriber, have subscribed for years and years, have even published in Taste of Home. You do nothing but piss me off when you do this.Janetplanet
I am a subscriber, have subscribed for years and years, have even published in Taste of Home. You do nothing but piss me off when you do this.
Janetplanet
Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2010 by sjmeemken
Delicious, this recipe is very kid-friendly, although the pesto adds a twist that adults enjoy as well.
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