Best 8 Chicken Rolls With Pesto Pasta Recipes

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Craving a delectable dish that combines the rich taste of chicken rolls with the vibrant flavors of pesto pasta? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect chicken rolls with pesto pasta. This tantalizing dish promises a symphony of flavors and textures, leaving you and your taste buds in awe. Let's dive into the world of culinary artistry and discover the art of creating this mouthwatering masterpiece.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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Easy and delicious pasta with chicken. Serve with crusty bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you like. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!

Provided by Kristin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
½ cup pesto sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until tender, then stir in chicken. Season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden, and cooked through.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

PESTO CHEESY CHICKEN ROLLS



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This is a very simple yet exciting dish your family will love. It's something different from your average chicken recipe.

Provided by CHOMPY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 cup prepared basil pesto
4 thick slices mozzarella cheese
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pesto sauce onto each flattened chicken breast. Place one slice of cheese over the pesto. Roll up tightly, and secure with toothpicks. Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is nicely browned and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 123.5 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 49.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 886.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

PESTO LASAGNA ROLLS



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Each of these noodle roll-ups has just the right amount of filling and bakes in a fraction of the time a traditional deep-dish lasagna takes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 large egg
2 cups whole milk ricotta
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup store-bought pesto
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles 1 minute longer than the package directions for al dente. The pasta should be tender enough that it will roll without cracking. Drain well and rinse with cold water. Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and is the consistency of a thin gravy, 6 to 8 minutes. Allow the bechamel sauce to cool slightly.
  • Beat the egg in a large bowl and then stir in the ricotta, spinach, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, 1/2 cup of the pesto, a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup pesto into the slightly cooled bechamel sauce.
  • Brush a 13- by 9- inch baking dish with oil. Spread 1/4 cup of the pesto-bechamel sauce on to the bottom of the dish.
  • Lay half of the cooked lasagna noodles on a clean work surface and spread 1/3 cup of the ricotta mixture evenly over each. Starting with a short end, roll each noodle up. As you make the rolls, transfer them to the prepared baking dish seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining noodles and ricotta mixture. Spoon the remaining pesto-bechamel sauce over the lasagna rolls and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake until the rolls are heated through and the sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the cheese is browned on top, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, if using, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

ONE-PAN GARLIC CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: canola oil, chicken breasts, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, pesto, penne pasta, cherry tomato, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2 inch (2cm) strips
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
½ tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup pesto
3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained
¾ cup cherry tomato, halved
parmesan cheese, to garnish
fresh basil, chopped, to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until chicken is browned.
  • Then, mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, and pesto, stirring until evenly combined.
  • Next, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, about five to seven minutes.
  • Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat.
  • To serve, sprinkle parmesan cheese and basil on top!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 892 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHICKEN PESTO WITH PASTA



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Prepared sauce accents this warm chicken pesto pasta. Keep pesto in the freezer for the next time you have leftover chicken. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) cellentani or spiral pasta
2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 container (7 ounces) prepared pesto
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan. Stir in chicken, tomatoes and pesto; heat through. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MASCARPONE-PESTO CHICKEN ROLLS



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Who could resist the great flavor of these golden-brown roll-ups spiraled with rich mascarpone cheese and prepared pesto? What's more, they're easy to make. -Sheryl Little, Sherwood, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 large egg
2 teaspoons water
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
8 teaspoons butter, melted, divided
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with garlic salt. Combine cheese and pesto; spread over chicken. Roll up each from a short side and secure with toothpicks., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. Place seam side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 4 teaspoons butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks., Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain fettuccine; toss with remaining butter. Serve with chicken. Garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808 calories, Fat 48g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 768mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

PESTO CHICKEN ROLLS



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A great combination of flavors make these filled rolls delicious. Source: http://www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/pesto-chicken-rolls

Provided by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 rhodes dinner rolls, thawed to room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/4 cup basil pesto
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
salt and pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Press each roll into a 5 inch circle. Combine cream cheese, chicken, pesto and onions and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Place about 1/4 cup filling in the middle of each dough circle. Gather the sides of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal.
  • Dip each ball in melted butter and roll in crumbs. Place on a sprayed baking sheet or in a sprayed muffin tin, seam side down. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes. Remove plastic and bake at 350°F 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 32, Sodium 295.7, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5.4

PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN ROLLS



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From 'The Kosher Palette' - You can use the pesto recipe provided (it makes 2 cups worth) or any pesto you prefer. This dish is a snap to prepare when you have pesto already on hand. Serve as a main dish or as an appetizer - it looks really pretty and tastes even better!

Provided by Kishka

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts
4 garlic cloves
1 cup olive oil, divided
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
salt
pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded flat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup crushed corn flakes
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • To make pesto: Process basil, pine nuts, garlic and a few tablespoons of olive oil in the container of a food processor fitted with a knife blade.
  • With processor running, pour salt, pepper and remaining oil through the food chute until a thin paste forms.
  • Add parmesan cheese, if using, pulsing until blended.
  • To make chicken rolls: Combine margarine/butter, pesto and bell pepper, stirring until smooth.
  • Sprinkle each flattened chicken breast with salt and pepper. Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto mixture across each breast, roll up lengthwise and secure with a toothpick.
  • Combine cornflake crumbs and paprika in a shallow bowl.
  • Dredge chicken rolls in the crumb mixture and place in a baking dish coated with Pam.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350, remove chicken from refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Remove toothpicks and slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken rolls are cooked evenly, make sure they are all of the same size and thickness. You can use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness if needed.
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can also use a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts.
  • For the best flavor, use a high-quality pesto sauce. You can make your own pesto sauce or use a store-bought brand. Just be sure to choose a pesto sauce that is made with fresh basil.
  • If you don't have pesto sauce, you can also use a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Just be sure to add a little bit of salt and pepper to taste.
  • To prevent the chicken rolls from drying out, cook them over medium heat. You should also baste the chicken rolls with the cooking liquid every few minutes.
  • The chicken rolls are done cooking when they are golden brown and the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken rolls immediately with the pesto pasta. You can also garnish the chicken rolls with fresh basil or parsley.

Conclusion:

Chicken rolls with pesto pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken rolls are juicy and flavorful, and the pesto pasta is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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