Rolled Chicken Breasts With Almond-Mint Pesto and Zucchini Recipe

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Rolled Chicken Breasts With Almond-Mint Pesto and Zucchini
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  1. Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes. Let cool completely. Process almonds and shallot in a food processor until a coarse paste forms. Add 1 cup mint; pulse a few times until coarsely chopped. Add cheese and oil; pulse a few times until combined. Transfer to a small bowl.
  2. One at a time, place chicken breast halves on a cutting board between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound with the flat side of a meat mallet or the bottom of a small, heavy skillet until 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle each piece all over with 1/8 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
  3. Put breast halves on a cutting board, smooth side down, and spread evenly with pesto. Roll up chicken, starting with the pointed tip of each piece. Secure with two toothpicks, pushing them in sideways at an angle; set aside.
  4. Coat a 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add zucchini and garlic; season with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini just turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, tossing occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar; season with pepper. Transfer zucchini to a medium bowl, and cover with foil.
  5. Wipe skillet clean. Coat with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add rolled chicken, and cook, turning to brown all sides, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, and cut each roll into 5 pieces. Toss reserved zucchini with 1/4 cup mint. Divide zucchini and chicken among four plates.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 164.2 Kcal (687 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.05g 14%
Cholesterol 21.45mg 7%
Sodium 220.32mg 9%
Potassium 483.55mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.44g 3%
Sugars 1.71g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6.03g 24%
Protein 9.01g 18%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 31%
Vitamin A 2.5mg 82%
Iron 296.2mg 1645%
Calcium 168mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.55 Kcal (580 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.64g 14%
Cholesterol 18.1mg 7%
Sodium 185.9mg 9%
Potassium 407.99mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.96g 3%
Sugars 1.45g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5.09g 24%
Protein 7.6g 18%
Vitamin C 15.6mg 31%
Vitamin A 2.1mg 82%
Iron 249.9mg 1645%
Calcium 141.8mg 17%

* 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

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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