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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken With Pesto Cream Sauce
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30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
2 reviews
ingredients
6 small boneless chicken breast halves
6 stalks asparagus
3 ounces Colby cheese
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, finely chopped
3 eggs
salt and pepper, to taste
6 ounces pesto sauce
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 from tip down stalk into 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. Dip each piece 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 chicken.
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nutrition data
681 calories, 46 grams fat, 19 grams carbohydrates, 48 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.
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reviews & comments
October 12, 2017
This is truly a wonderful find and delicious recipe. I use to buy asparagus stuffed chicken breast made by Barber Foods, however I can't find them anymore where I live. I did not make the pesto cream sauce to go with it, I was only interested in the stuffed chicken breast. Delicious!
October 10, 2010
My roll ups did not look so neat, but they were a hit at the dinner table. Will make again.