Main DishesApril 19, 2017
Calories
691
Sodium
1407mg
58% DV
Fat
49g
76% DV
Protein
31g
63% DV
Carbs
17g
5% DV
Fiber
3g
13% DV
Havarti, Spinach, and Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Pan Sauce
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Stuffed chicken breast, with Havarti, pesto, and spinach, perfectly seared and cooked to tender perfection, served with a bacon pan sauce.
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FOR THE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
6 boneless chicken breasts, about ½-inch, pounded to about ¼-inch
6-8 tablespoons of multi-herb pesto (recipe below)
12 slices of Havarti
2-3 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon butter
Salt
Pepper
Toothpicks or antipasto skewers
FOR THE PAN SAUCE
2 slices low-sodium bacon, chopped into small ribbons
¼ cup finely chopped onions or shallots
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt
Pepper
MULTI-HERB PESTO
In a food processor, mix:
1½ cups basil
4 cloves garlic
5 tablespoons pine nuts
½ teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup Parmesan cheese
? cup fresh dill with stems
¼ cup sweet mint, leaves only
1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 boneless chicken breasts, about ½-inch, pounded to about ¼-inch
6-8 tablespoons of multi-herb pesto (recipe below)
12 slices of Havarti
2-3 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon butter
Salt
Pepper
Toothpicks or antipasto skewers
FOR THE PAN SAUCE
2 slices low-sodium bacon, chopped into small ribbons
¼ cup finely chopped onions or shallots
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt
Pepper
MULTI-HERB PESTO
In a food processor, mix:
1½ cups basil
4 cloves garlic
5 tablespoons pine nuts
½ teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup Parmesan cheese
? cup fresh dill with stems
¼ cup sweet mint, leaves only
1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pre-heat the oven to 350° F.
Season the outside of the pounded chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Then turn the breasts over and fill each one with 1 tablespoon of pesto, 2 slices of Havarti cheese, and...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
691
Sodium
1407mg
58% DV
Fat
49g
76% DV
Protein
31g
63% DV
Carbs
17g
5% DV
Fiber
3g
13% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat21g105%
Polysaturated Fat4g26%
Monosaturated Fat24g151%
Cholesterol100mg33%
Sodium1407mg58%
Potassium335mg9%
Protein31g63%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber3g13%
Sugar7g14%
Vitamin A2453IU49%
Vitamin B60.7300000000000002mg36%
Vitamin C10mg16%
Calcium672mg67%
Iron2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.