Pistachio and Herb Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Name: Pistachio and Herb Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 breasts, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 bone-in skin on chicken breast halves; 1 lemon, rind and juice of; 1 cup packed basil leaves; 1/2 cup packed mint leaf; 1 cup roasted pistachios; 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup fine olive oil

Submitted by Your Gourmet Girlfriend

"For a change of pace chhicken breasts, moist and full of flavor. Company worthy. Found on the internet and became one of my favs. Serve over mushroom cream sauce and asparagus w/ blue cheese and bacon crumbles and it's an entree to remember. Make it super special and serve it over a tomato cream sauce."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 8 breasts
Serves:: 8

ingredients

8 bone-in skin on chicken breast halves
1 lemon, rind and juice of
1 cup packed basil leaves
¹⁄₂ cup packed mint leaf
1 cup roasted pistachios
3 garlic cloves
¹⁄₂ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
¹⁄₂ cup fine olive oil

directions

Combine lemon rind and juice, basil, mint, nuts, garlic, 1/2 cup cheese and oil in a blender or food processor. Pulse until a paste is formed, stir frequently.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place chicken on sheet. Carefully lift the skin of a chicken breast and insert a lemon slice. Add 1 generous tablespoon herb paste on top of lemon slice.
Gently push on top of skin to distribute paste over breast. Sprinkle stuffed breasts with parmesan cheese. Bake chicken for 30 minutes, or until juices run clear. It may take longer to cook depending on the size of the breasts.