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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cooked chicken, diced small
- 1½ cups pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1¼ cups mayonnaise
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 133g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 432 | |
| Calories from Fat 374 | 87% |
| Total Fat 41.84g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 7.5g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium 240mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 2.48g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.49g | 0% |
| Protein 13.13g | 21% |
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