SPINACH-PESTO SPIRAL CHICKEN

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The homemade pesto sets this main dish apart from the rest. Elegant enough for a special dinner but simple enough to a quiet evening at home, you can make this anytime. -Amy Blom, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup packed basil leaves
6 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness., In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, garlic, oil, cheese, walnuts and broth. Cover and process until blended. Stir in tomatoes, artichoke hearts, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Spread over chicken. Starting at a short side, roll up and secure with toothpicks. , Place in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes, seam side down. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

osman sarowar
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still a good meal. I would recommend using less pesto sauce.


Sammie H
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I had a hard time finding spiral chicken breasts, but I was able to make this recipe with regular chicken breasts. It turned out great!


AMEER ALHELALE
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good meal. I would recommend adding some more spices to the chicken.


Sara Genene
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The pesto sauce was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


RJ shimanto
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the pesto sauce. I would definitely make this again.


Wahab Akolade
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Md Ovi Sheikh
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection.


Abubakarr Kargbo
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This was the perfect recipe for a weeknight meal! It was quick and easy to make, and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Toufique Ahmed kandhro
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still a good meal. I would recommend using less pesto sauce.


carn1fex
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I had a hard time finding spiral chicken breasts, but I was able to make this recipe with regular chicken breasts. It turned out great!


selahadin umer
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good meal. I would recommend adding some more spices to the chicken.


Mike Meezy
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the pesto sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Brayden Scott
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The pesto sauce was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Willem Veldtsman
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the pesto sauce. I would definitely make this again.


eyob wbet
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the pesto sauce was divine. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


noor udeen
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was moist and the pesto sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Chibueze Okekeuche
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Javaris Brickhouse
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Yousef gamal
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This spinach pesto spiral chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.