Pecan-Crusted Chicken And Tortellini With Herbed Butter Sauce Recipe

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

Servings: persons

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

1
Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
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.
3
Cook chicken in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from skillet; wipe skillet clean.
4
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute 5 to 7 minutes 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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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (9-oz.) packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini, 4 (4-oz.) chicken breast cutlets, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Pecan-Crusted Chicken And Tortellini With Herbed Butter Sauce 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 With Herbed Butter Sauce

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