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Pesto Chicken Roll Ups

Name: Pesto Chicken Roll Ups
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Pesto:; 2 cups fresh basil leaves loosely packed; 3 whole garlic cloves; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup pine nuts; Chicken Roll Ups:; 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

55m

This flavorful recipe for Pesto Chicken Roll Ups features tender chicken breasts rolled up with a delicious homemade pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy cheese filling. It's an impressive dish that's perfect for a special dinner or entertaining guests.

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Servings: 6

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2 cups fresh basil leaves loosely packed

3 whole garlic cloves

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a food processor or blender, combine 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 3 whole garlic cloves, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup olive oil, and 1/4 cup pine nuts. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create two even pieces. Working one at a time, place a piece of chicken in between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound it into an even, thin piece.

Lay out the thin chicken pieces and sprinkle them on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Spread a thin layer of pesto onto each piece of chicken, using about 1 tablespoon per piece. Place the remaining pesto into a small mixing bowl. Spread a 1/2 tablespoon portion of the sun-dried tomatoes on top of the pesto, placing the remaining tomatoes in with the pesto. Roll up each piece tightly and secure with a toothpick.

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on the stove over medium-high heat. Add in each chicken roll up and brown, rotating every 2 minutes.

Stir 1/2 cup heavy cream into the bowl with the remaining pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour over the chicken. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Transfer the skillet directly into the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve hot.

Pesto Chicken Roll Ups

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Pesto

Chicken Roll Ups

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Pesto Chicken Roll Ups

Ingredients

Pesto

Chicken Roll Ups

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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