PESTO CHICKEN

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These pesto-filled chicken roll-ups from our Test Kitchen can be served warm as an entree of cooled and sliced for an elegant appetizer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 main course or 12-16 appetizer servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 to 2 garlic cloves
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • For pesto, combine the first six ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Spread each with 2 tablespoons pesto to within 1/2 in. of the edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; secure with a toothpick or small metal skewer., Place chicken in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; brush with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or meat is no longer pink. Remove toothpicks or skewers. Serve warm as a main course., For an appetizer, cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate until chilled. Cut cold chicken into 1/2-in. slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Mateusz Paszkowski
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce is flavorful and aromatic. I highly recommend it.


Dilruba Yasmin Doyel
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This is my favorite pesto chicken recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jeremiah Castillo
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the pesto sauce was a big hit. Everyone raved about it.


Brett T Webb
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the pesto sauce is flavorful and aromatic.


Carey Smith
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I loved the crispy skin and the flavorful pesto sauce.


Malok Waqar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce is flavorful and aromatic. I highly recommend it.


Md.Alamin Ahmed
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This is my favorite pesto chicken recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


chidi Emmy
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the pesto sauce was a big hit. Everyone raved about it.


Bipin bhattarai
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the pesto sauce is flavorful and aromatic.


Bright Mojela
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I loved the crispy skin and the flavorful pesto sauce.


Victoria Zhila
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I was looking for a new pesto chicken recipe and this one did not disappoint. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Khairul Kh
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of pesto and chicken. It's a great weeknight meal.


Veronica Pheega
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and the chicken always comes out tender and flavorful.


Mian khurram Ali
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the pesto sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Fuwa Xo
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This is my go-to recipe for pesto chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and I love that it's healthy too.


natuha nash
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can throw it together in 30 minutes or less, and it always turns out great.


Amos Kirabo
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This pesto chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a complete meal.


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