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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 c cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 tbs prepared pesto
- 1 tbs reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 4 8-in whole-wheat flour tortillas
- 1 c baby spinach
- ½ c part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 631g | |
| Calories 815 | |
| Calories from Fat 295 | 36% |
| Total Fat 32.88g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 8.15g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.09g | |
| Cholesterol 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium 1419mg | 59% |
| Potassium 1578mg | 45% |
| Total Carbs 40.04g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.4g | 48% |
| Sugars 5.56g | 4% |
| Protein 87.08g | 139% |
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