Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Remove the
Fresh Basil (15 g)
leaves from the stems and discard stems. Place the leaves in the bowl of a food processor. Trim ends off
Green Beans (340 g)
and set aside.
Step 2
Zest 1/2 of the
Lemon (1)
directly into the food processor. Juice the lemon half into a small bowl and remove the seeds with a fork. Add the lemon juice to the food processor.
Step 3
Drain the
Artichoke Hearts (115 g)
in a strainer and then add to the food processor. Add the
Garlic (2 cloves)
,
Walnuts (15 g)
,
Salt (3 g)
and
Ground Black Pepper (as needed)
.
Step 4
Pulse all the ingredients in the processor for 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl; process for 10 more seconds.
Step 5
Pat the
Chicken Breasts (2)
dry with paper towels. Place a chicken breast on a cutting board with its tip toward you and its thickest side closest to your cutting hand.
Step 6
Place a hand on top of the breast. Hold your knife parallel to the cutting board and slice nearly all the way through, leaving the opposite end connected.
Step 7
Spread the top half of the breast open but keeping the breast intact. Place half of the pesto in the pocket and spread the mixture evenly, leaving a 1/4 inch edge. Fold the top half over to cover. Repeat with the remaining pesto and chicken breast.
Step 8
Combine the
Parmesan Cheese (10 g)
and
Ground Black Pepper (1 g)
on a plate and gently press the stuffed chicken breasts into the mixture, covering both sides.
Step 9
Heat
Olive Oil (15 mL)
in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on one side.
Step 10
Turn the breasts over and cook for 5 more minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest until plating.
Step 11
Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the green beans,
Water (120 mL)
and cover. Cook for 2 minutes, season with
Salt (2 g)
and remove from heat and drain.
Step 12
Divide the green beans equally between two plates. Slice each chicken breast in half at a diagonal angle. Place the chicken on top of the green beans.
