pesto chicken roll ups


Chicken pesto roll ups on a bed of pasta.

Pesto Chicken Roll Ups

Heavenly homemade pesto and sweet yet tart sun-dried tomatoes come together with thinly sliced chicken breast for these tasty and unique pesto chicken roll ups. You’ll enjoy a blast of flavor in every bite!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Basil Pesto, Pesto Chicken
 Servings: 6 Chicken pieces
 Calories: 567kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breast horizontally cut and pounded flat into cutlets
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Pesto

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves loosely packed
  • 3 whole cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Take one piece of chicken and horizontally cut it in half. Take the half and place it in between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound it flatter. Finish with all the chicken breast.
  • Lay out the chicken cutlets and sprinkle them on both sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of the pesto mixture onto the chicken breast along about 1/2 tablespoon of sundried tomatoes. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpick.
  • In an oven safe dish, heat up 2 tablespoons of olive oil on the stove top over medium high heat. Add in the chicken and let brown on all sides. About 6-8 minutes.
  • Using the leftover pesto, mix it together with cream and leftover sundried tomatoes. Pour over the chicken.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheeses and place in oven. Bake for 15-20 additional minutes until chicken safely reaches a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pesto

  • Measure the fresh basil leaves by loosely packing them into a measuring cup. Place the leaves into a food processor or blender.
  • Add in garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and pine nuts. Blend until fairly smooth.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1160IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 2mg

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