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Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls

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"This is a very simple yet exciting dish your family will love. Its something different from your average chicken recipe."
Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 303 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is nicely browned and juices run clear.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 7, 2007 by Nicole 
Fantastic! I took someone else's advice and just covered the chicken breasts with pesto, then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 31, 2005 by Carli 
Mmmmm...this was great! I followed the directions; pounded the chicken, put in the pesto and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 7, 2007 by Chelsey Wolnowski 
I was in a hurry to quickly get something in the oven the other night when I got home from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 4, 2008 by naples34102 
Simply delicious, and definitely worth making your own pesto for, which I handily had in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 8, 2005 by COZY CUISINE 
This was very good...but make sure you lightly season the chicken breast ..i just seasoned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 1, 2006 by New Wife 
I have made this several times, each time it gets better and better, I have made a few changes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2007 by MMOH 
I really enjoyed this recipe. It's simple an quick to make. I pounded my chicken flat,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 19, 2007 by mama 
This was a big hit at our house.I did a little tweaking though....I used sundried tomato pesto... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 19, 2007 by MOOZOGASSIR 
This was fairly tasty with some modifications. We rolled the chicken with provolone and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 26, 2006 by seaside3 
This was delicious, and I am a picky eater! I used nice thick mozzarella cheese slices. The... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 585

  • Total Fat: 40.3g
  • Cholesterol: 124mg
  • Sodium: 886mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 49.5g

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