Chicken Cyril With A Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Cyril With A Tomato Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHICKEN CYRIL; 2 skinless chicken breast halves; 1/3 cup chopped cashews; 1 cup baby spinach leaves, firmly packed; 4 phyllo pastry sheets; 1/3 cup shredded lite mozzarella cheese; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided; 60 g butter, melted; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; TOMATO BASIL SAUCE; 1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup white wine; 1/4 cup basil leaves, firmly packed; 1/3 cup light cream; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons garlic flakes; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

CHICKEN CYRIL
2 skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup chopped cashews
1 cup baby spinach leaves, firmly packed
4 phyllo pastry sheets
1/3 cup shredded lite mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
2 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided
60 g butter, melted
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
TOMATO BASIL SAUCE
1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup basil leaves, firmly packed
1/3 cup light cream
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 tablespoons garlic flakes
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Pre-heat oven to 180C / 375u00b0F
2
Mix seasoned breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl; dip chicken into beaten egg, then into breadcrumb mixture, thoroughly coating
3
Heat olive oil in frying pan; cook chicken, around 7 -10 minutes depending on breast thickness; set aside on paper towel
4
Return pan to heat; lightly toast chopped cashews and toss through spinach til wilted; put cashew-spinach mix in a bowl and stir through mozzarella
5
Mix melted butter and minced garlic together
6
Spread out two sheets of phyllo on top of each other, brush with melted butter, fold in half
7
Now place one of the chicken breast halves on phyllo, top with half cashew-spinach-cheese mixture, roll up to form a parcel, brush with butter mixture again
8
Place in greased oven tray; repeat with other breast half, cook in pre-heated oven for 20 minutes or til browned
9
Meanwhile, make the tomato-basil sauce: In same pan (no need to clean!), pour diced tomatoes, white wine, garlic and seasoning, bring to the boil then simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
10
Stir though cream and shredded basil leaves and heat through for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper as desired
11
Serve over phyllo chicken with a side of veggies!

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHICKEN CYRIL, 2 skinless chicken breast halves, 1/3 cup chopped cashews, 1 cup baby spinach leaves, firmly packed, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cyril With A Tomato Basil Sauce 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 Cyril With A Tomato Basil Sauce

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