Chicken Breasts With Macadamia Nut Pesto Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts With Macadamia Nut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pesto Sauce; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 3 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup macadamia nuts; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; Filling; 1/4 cup macadamia nuts; 1 lb fresh spinach; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup pesto sauce; 1 egg yolk; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; salt; 4 slices prosciutto, halved; 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved and flattened; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

Pesto Sauce
2 cups fresh basil leaves
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup macadamia nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Filling
1/4 cup macadamia nuts
1 lb fresh spinach
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup pesto sauce
1 egg yolk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
salt
4 slices prosciutto, halved
4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved and flattened
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
For pesto sauce:
2
In food processor with steel blade, process basil, garlic, add nuts and salt. With machine running, pour in olive oil in thin stream through feed tube; process till blended. Chill. (May ne frozen at this point). before using, blend in parmesan. makes one cup.
3
For filling:
4
Heat oven to 350. Toasts nuts in oven for 3 minutes; set aside. In ten inch skillet, steam spinach over medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; drain. Rinse in cold water to stop cooking process. Place spinach in dry towel and squeeze till excess liquid is gone. Chop medium-fine. In small skillet, saute onion in butter over low heat; set aside. In large bowl, combine nuts, spinach, onions, pesto, yolk, pepper and salt.
5
To assemble:
6
Heat oven to 375. Place half slice of prosciutto on each chicken breast.Spread filling evenly over prosciutto. Beginning with small end, roll up chicken. Place chicken rolls seam down in greased medium baking dish. Melt butter, remove from hear and add lemon juice; spoon over chicken. Bake 25-30 minutes basting with pan juices. chill. Slice chicken. Lighten remaining pesto with 4 tbsp mayonnaise and serve with chicken.

873

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pesto Sauce, 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 3 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts With Macadamia Nut Pesto falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Chicken Breasts With Macadamia Nut Pesto

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions