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Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Pesto Cream Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 small boneless chicken breast halves
6 stalks asparagus
3 oz colby cheese
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, finely chopped
3 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and pepper
7 oz pesto sauce , oil drained if needed
1 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/4 inch thickness and set aside.
Snap off tough bottoms of asparagus.
Place in boiling water and cover for 1 minute.
Drain, rinse with cold water; then pat dry.
Cut asparagus 3 inch lengths.
Cut cheese into sticks 1/2 inch high x 1/2 inch wide by 3 inches long.
Set aside.
Combine bread crumbs, parmesan and pine nuts in a bowl.
In another bowl beat eggs with a fork.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Place a stick of colby and an asparagus spear next to one long edge of each breast.
Roll breast around ingredients tucking in ends to form a neat package.
Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
Dip each package in egg and then in breadcrumb mixture.
Make a double coating by dipping again into egg then crumbs.
Place packages in a baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 400 degrees F.
While the chicken is baking combine pesto and cream in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil and reduce 2 minutes until lightly thickened.
Serve pesto cream sauce over stuffed chicken breasts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	731.45 Kcal (3062 kJ)
Calories from fat	433.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.21g	74%
Cholesterol	282.51mg	94%
Sodium	1321.15mg	55%
Potassium	905.59mg	19%
Total Carbs	12.43g	4%
Sugars	2.11g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	7%
Protein	65.67g	131%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	5%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	438.5mg	44%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	182.74 Kcal (765 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.05g	74%
Cholesterol	70.58mg	94%
Sodium	330.07mg	55%
Potassium	226.25mg	19%
Total Carbs	3.11g	4%
Sugars	0.53g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.46g	7%
Protein	16.41g	131%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	5%
Iron	0.5mg	11%
Calcium	109.5mg	44%

* 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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