Pesto Stuffed Chicken Thighs
"A favourite of mine for an informal dinner party. Change the basil pesto for the sun-dried tomato version for a variation!"
photo by gailanng
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 21
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 6 tablespoons pesto sauce (basil sauce, recipe at end)
- 8 chicken thighs, boned
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- fresh basil leaf (a good handful)
- 1⁄4 pint white wine
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika (to garnish)
- 2 teaspoons basil leaves (to garnish)
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
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Pesto Sauce
- 1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaf
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 ounces chopped almonds
- 1⁄2 cup virgin olive oil
- 1 ounce butter
- 1 ounce parmesan cheese
directions
- Spread a little pesto under the skin of each chicken thigh.
- Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a heavy based saucepan and sauté chicken in batches until lightly browned all over.
- Remove with slotted spoon and reserve whilst sautéing the remainder.
- Heat remaining oil in pan add onions and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and tomato puree.
- Add basil leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in white wine and simmer for 5 minutes more.
- Season to taste.
- Lay peppers in a large ovenproof dish,pour over tomato sauce, top with chicken and sprinkle paprika over.
- Bake at 375°F/190°C for 25 minutes.
- Garnish with some more basil leaves.
- Pesto Sauce: Liquidise all ingredients.
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Reviews
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The tasty and delicious dish even if the contents of the saturated fat and cholesterol is slightly disturbing.So nothing for the anhedonistic enviromentalists. -
A wickedly delicious dish and a good way to squeeze in your daily dose of wine. Made for Alphabet Soup Tag. -
Great meal! I made this for my husband and his family for valentine's day - what a hit!!! I only wish I would have taken a picture of my masterpiece!!!
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Scottburgh, KZN
I,m a Mum of 3 (26,22,and 19)They keep me on my toes so to speak!!!!!! and rapidly heading for Hair dye.
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