Pesto Chicken with Basil Cream Recipe

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Pesto Chicken with Basil Cream
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Directions:

  1. Place each piece of chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4 thickness, using a smooth meat mallet or rolling pin.
  2. Place 1 slice of proscuitoo and 1 tablespoon pesto in center of each chicken piece.
  3. Roll up crosswise, and secure with a wooden pick. Place in a pan, cover and chill overnight. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before grilling.
  4. Combine olive oil, garlic, and pepper. Grill chicken over medium oals 15-20 minutes or until done, turning and brushing occasionally with olive oil mixture. Serve with Basil Cream. Garnish with fresh basil.
  5. Chicken may be made ahead and reheated. Grill chicken until browned on all sides. Place in baking pan and cover tightly with foil. Heat on 250 degrees until cooked through, but no more than 1 1/2 hours.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 250.84 Kcal (1050 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.32g 34%
Cholesterol 9.42mg 3%
Sodium 333.64mg 14%
Potassium 39.01mg 1%
Total Carbs 6.33g 2%
Sugars 0.45g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 2%
Protein 6.97g 14%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 29.6mg 164%
Calcium 75.9mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 1062.74 Kcal (4449 kJ)
Calories from fat 851.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 94.56g 34%
Cholesterol 39.92mg 3%
Sodium 1413.5mg 14%
Potassium 165.27mg 1%
Total Carbs 26.81g 2%
Sugars 1.91g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.02g 2%
Protein 29.55g 14%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 1.9mg 15%
Iron 125.4mg 164%
Calcium 321.8mg 8%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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