Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes Recipe). Filling the pockets of each chicken breast with mozzarella guarantees that the chicken itself is beautifully tender. The chicken can be prepared in advance and then baked at the last minute.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

¾ cup balsamic vinegar

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

4 ½ ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

salt and pepper to taste

4 slices Parma ham

1 pint cherry tomatoes

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound small potatoes

2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

In a saucepan bring the vinegar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes stirring frequently until thickened.

Step 3

Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Fill each pocket with an equal amount of mozzarella cheese and season with salt and pepper. Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of ham. Arrange the wrapped chicken breasts in a baking dish. Place the tomatoes around the chicken sprinkle all with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Step 5

In a saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover boil the potatoes 15 minutes or until tender. Drain return to the pan and coat with the pesto.

Step 6

Place chicken breasts tomatoes and potatoes on serving plates and drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar to serve.

Nutritional Information

Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 472.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 44.3g 89%

Carbohydrates: 31.6g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 7.9g

Fat: 18.8g 29%

Saturated Fat: 6.8g 34%

Cholesterol: 115.4mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 708.8IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.7mg 151%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 56%

Vitamin C: 37.4mg 62%

Folate: 37.2mcg 9%

Calcium: 347.7mg 35%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 68.5mg 25%

Potassium: 931.2mg 26%

Sodium: 1176.7mg 47%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 169.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.