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9Ingredients
45Minutes
580Calories
Description
Brighten up your next family gathering withy this thick, juicy, slices of chicken breast rolled with pesto and sundried tomatoes. In less than an hour you can have a perfectly succulent dish. Salty surprises, curtesy of the ham and mozzarella cheese…
transformation the chicken meet. Not only do the peanuts serve a crunchy textural component, but they bring a nutty savory flavor to an otherwise salty and acidic meal. Top the chicken roll with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh basil, and parmesan cheese for a Mediterranean flair.
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Ingredients
US|METRIC
- 600 grams chicken breast
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 60 grams grated parmesan
- 60 grams pine nuts
- 8 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 jar sundried tomatoes
- 2 mozzarella (balls of)
- 16 slices smoked ham
Directions
- Cut the chicken into thin slices, season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté in a tablespoon of olive oil for 10 minutes.
- Set aside on paper towels.
- Toast the pine nuts for 5 minutes in a pan, let cool.
- Mix basil, parmesan, pine nuts, and 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix one tablespoon of this pesto with the remaining olive oil and vinegar, set aside until serving.
- Drain the sundried tomatoes and cut into strips .
- Slice the mozzarella cheese.
- Line flexible tartlett molds with ham, letting it stick out.
- Alternate layers of mozzarella; pesto, chicken and tomatoes.
- Repeat a 2nd layer; fold the ham over the filling.
- Lightly pack with the back of a spoon.
- Place a baking sheet with weights over the tartletts and let cool for 24 hours.
- Serve with the vinegar pesto and a salad.
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NutritionView More
580Calories
Sodium77% DV1840mg
Fat57% DV37g
Protein84% DV43g
Carbs8% DV24g
Fiber20% DV5g
| Calories580Calories from Fat330 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat37g57% |
| Saturated Fat11g55% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol115mg38% |
| Sodium1840mg77% |
| Potassium1820mg52% |
| Protein43g84% |
| Calories from Fat330 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate24g8% |
| Dietary Fiber5g20% |
| Sugars16g32% |
| Vitamin A |
| Vitamin C |
| Calcium |
| Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Reviews(1)
★★★★★
Abby S. 13 Jul 2015
★★★★★
Chicken pesto has officially become my favorite dish thanks to this recipe. Tenderized chicken, yummy pesto, and the taste of the sundried tomatoes were divine.