Pecan Crusted Chicken And Tortellini Recipe

Name: Pecan Crusted Chicken And Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2- 9 oz packages refrigerated cheese filed tortellini; 4 (4oz) chicken breast cutlets; 1/ tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper; 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 Tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup butter; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil; 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup (1oz) shredded Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2- 9 oz packages refrigerated cheese filed tortellini
4 (4oz) chicken breast cutlets
1/ tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup butter
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup (1oz) shredded Parmesan cheese

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1.Prepare tortellini according to package directionsl.
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2. Meanwhile sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Place egg in a second bowl. Dip chicken in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge chicken in pecans, pressing firmly to adhere.
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3. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat 2 mins on each side or until done. Remove from skillet: wipe skillet clean.
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4. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute 5-7 mins or until garlic is caramel-colored and butter begins to turn golden brown. Immediately remove from heat and stir in basil , parsley, and hot cooked tortellini. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with chicken.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2- 9 oz packages refrigerated cheese filed tortellini, 4 (4oz) chicken breast cutlets, 1/ tsp salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Pecan Crusted Chicken And Tortellini 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.

Pecan Crusted Chicken And Tortellini

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