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Parmesan and Pesto Stuffed Chicken

Elite Training Facility
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Course Main Course
Servings 2
Calories 254 kcal

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8” X 8” baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a small blender or food processor, combine kale, 3 tbsp. basil, 1 tbsp. Parmesan, pine nuts, oil, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Add 2 1/2 tbsp. water, and blend until uniform. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Add ricotta, and stir until uniform.
  • Season chicken with remaining dash each salt and pepper. Divide pesto mixture between the cutlets. Roll up each cutlet over the filling, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
  • Place in the baking pan, and sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp. Parmesan.
  • Cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil. Bake until chicken is cooked through, 20 - 25 more minutes.
  • Serve topped with remaining 1 tbsp. basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30.9gFat: 12.8gFiber: 1g
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