Pesto Stuffed Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Pesto Stuffed Chicken Thighs
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Directions:

  1. Spread a little pesto under the skin of each chicken thigh.
  2. Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a heavy based saucepan and sauté chicken in batches until lightly browned all over.
  3. Remove with slotted spoon and reserve whilst sautéing the remainder.
  4. Heat remaining oil in pan add onions and sauté for 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomatoes and tomato puree.
  6. Add basil leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in white wine and simmer for 5 minutes more.
  8. Season to taste.
  9. Lay peppers in a large ovenproof dish,pour over tomato sauce, top with chicken and sprinkle paprika over.
  10. Bake at 375°F/190°C for 25 minutes.
  11. Garnish with some more basil leaves.
  12. Pesto Sauce: Liquidise all ingredients.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 713.66 Kcal (2988 kJ)
Calories from fat 598.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.45g 102%
Cholesterol 28.94mg 10%
Sodium 281.74mg 12%
Potassium 496.97mg 11%
Total Carbs 16.71g 6%
Sugars 5.43g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g 19%
Protein 11.45g 23%
Vitamin C 132.1mg 220%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 283mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 261.03 Kcal (1093 kJ)
Calories from fat 218.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.31g 102%
Cholesterol 10.58mg 10%
Sodium 103.05mg 12%
Potassium 181.77mg 11%
Total Carbs 6.11g 6%
Sugars 1.99g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.72g 19%
Protein 4.19g 23%
Vitamin C 48.3mg 220%
Iron 0.3mg 4%
Calcium 103.5mg 28%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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