Cashew Crusted Chicken With Apricot &amp; Orzo Stuffing Recipe

Name: Cashew Crusted Chicken With Apricot &amp; Orzo Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1 egg white; 2 tablespoons flour; ⅔ cup finely chopped cashews (I used the food processor); 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic salt; 1 cup cooked orzo pasta; 1 cup chopped fresh spinach; ⅓ cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; ⅔ cup chopped dried apricot; 1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped basil; ¼ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts
1 egg white
2 tablespoons flour
⅔ cup finely chopped cashews (I used the food processor)
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup cooked orzo pasta
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
⅓ cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
⅔ cup chopped dried apricot
1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped basil
¼ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

1
Combine all Cashew Crust ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
2
Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry.
3
Place chicken breast between two sheets of waxed paper.
4
Working from center, gently pound chicken with rolling pin or flat side of meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick.
5
Wisk egg white in a small bowl and pour onto a small plate.
6
Lightly flour one side of the chicken breast (chicken should be covered in a fine dust layer of flour).
7
Dredge floured side of breast in egg white and then in Cashew Crust mixture.
8
Set coated breasts (crust side up) on waxed paper and let set.
9
Meanwhile, mix all the stuffing ingredients in a medium bowl.
10
Carefully turn chicken breasts over and spread stuffing evenly over breast and roll breast up (like a sleeping bag).
11
Place in buttered baking dish and replace any crust that was wiped away.
12
Cook at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, 1 egg white, 2 tablespoons flour, ⅔ cup finely chopped cashews (I used the food processor), and more.

Yes, Cashew Crusted Chicken With Apricot &amp; Orzo Stuffing falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cashew Crusted Chicken With Apricot &amp;amp; Orzo Stuffing

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