Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Tortellini with Herbed Butter Sauce |
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Nutty and buttery Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Tortellini with Herbed Butter Sauce is your winning solution to getting dinner on the table in 30 minutes. Ingredients:
2 (9-oz.) packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini |
4 (4-oz.) chicken breast cutlets |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 cup butter |
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
1/4 cup (1 oz.) shredded parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Place egg in a second bowl. Dip chicken in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge chicken in pecans, pressing firmly to adhere.
3. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from skillet; wipe skillet clean.
4. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes or until garlic is caramel-colored and butter begins to turn golden brown. Immediately remove from heat, and stir in basil, parsley, and hot cooked tortellini. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with chicken.
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