Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls

Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    2.8K

Elevate your weeknight chicken routine with these delectable Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls. Tender chicken breasts are swathed in fragrant basil pesto and creamy mozzarella, then baked to golden perfection. A simple yet sophisticated dish that's sure to impress!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    124 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    50 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    886 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    40 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of pesto evenly over each flattened chicken breast. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place one slice of mozzarella cheese over the pesto-covered area of each chicken breast. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Tightly roll up each chicken breast, starting from one end, and secure with toothpicks to prevent unraveling during baking. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View Arrange the chicken rolls seam-down in the prepared baking dish. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, nicely browned, and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. (50 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before rolling up the chicken.
If you don't have toothpicks, you can use kitchen twine to tie the rolls.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Dallin Ritchie

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 938 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Murray Fay

    I used provolone cheese instead of mozzarella and it was delicious!

  • Guadalupe Trantow

    Next time I'm going to try using a different kind of pesto, maybe a sun-dried tomato pesto.

  • Tevin Bogan

    I added a little bit of sun-dried tomato to the pesto and it gave it a really nice flavor.

  • Neva Hudson

    These were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My kids loved them!

  • Magdalen Metz

    This is now a staple in our house! Thanks for the great recipe!

  • Eldred Kirlin

    Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will be dry. I checked it after 40 minutes and it was perfect.

  • Sterling Botsfordgreenholt

    I found it helpful to sear the chicken rolls in a pan before baking to seal in the juices and add some color.

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