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Basil Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Recipe

Basil Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Recipe

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Basil Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 slices prosciutto
1/4 cup pesto sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 garlic cloves, chopped
fresh ground black pepper
1/8 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil, with stems removed
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/8 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped shallot
2 tbsp butter
1/3 cup dry white wine (i prefer sauvignon blanc or reisling)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
1/8 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with equal amount of water

Directions:

For Pesto, wash basil and remove stems. In food processor mix basil, garlic, pine nuts, pepper and Parmesan. Blend until smooth and slowly add oil.
Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Place one slice prosciutto and 1 T. pesto on chicken breast. Tuck in ends and roll jelly style. Secure with toothpicks.
Drizzle with 2 T. lemon juice, chopped garlic and olive oil. You may either grill these or bake at 350 for 30 minute.
While breasts are cooking make basil cream.
Sauté shallots in butter. Add wine and bring to a boil.
Cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup Add cream and return to boil. Cook 8- 10 minute or until sauce is reduced to 1 cup.
Whisk continually, add tomatoes and cook 2 minute Whisk in basil and lemon.
Cook until heated thoroughly. To thicken sauce add cornstarch mixture slowly.
Remove toothpick and cut the chicken breasts in slices to show off the center. Drizzle the chicken with sauce.
**Serve this with your choice of pasta and dbl the sauce, or when it's just Dereck and I, I only make 2 chicken breasts and there is enough sauce for our pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	814.69 Kcal (3411 kJ)
Calories from fat	552.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	61.35g	94%
Cholesterol	233.07mg	78%
Sodium	1087.45mg	45%
Potassium	933.56mg	20%
Total Carbs	10.21g	3%
Sugars	1.97g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	5%
Protein	57.5g	115%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	287.2mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	208.25 Kcal (872 kJ)
Calories from fat	141.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.68g	94%
Cholesterol	59.58mg	78%
Sodium	277.97mg	45%
Potassium	238.63mg	20%
Total Carbs	2.61g	3%
Sugars	0.5g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	5%
Protein	14.7g	115%
Vitamin C	3mg	20%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	73.4mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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