Stuffed Chicken With Pesto Sauce Recipe

Name: Stuffed Chicken With Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 1 slice bacon, finely chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 4 None chicken legs, skin on; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 2 tbsp pesto; None None Roast potatoes, to serve

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 slice bacon, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 None chicken legs, skin on
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp pesto
None None Roast potatoes, to serve

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Line a baking pan with foil.
2
Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, bacon, oil and garlic in a medium bowl; season to taste. Carefully push stuffing under skin of each chicken leg. Refrigerate 30 mins.
3
Arrange chicken, skin-side up, in prepared pan. Brush with butter; season to taste.
4
Bake 40-45 mins, basting occasionally, until cooked through and golden. Let stand, covered with foil, 5 mins.
5
For the sauce, combine cream, stock and pesto in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir until almost boiling; season. Drizzle over chicken. Serve with roast potatoes.

512

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese, 1 slice bacon, finely chopped, 1 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Chicken With Pesto 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.

Stuffed Chicken With Pesto Sauce

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