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Pesto Chicken Roll-ups


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  • Author: Kelsey Hilts {Itsy Bitsy Foodies}
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This cordon bleu-inspired chicken is stuffed with pistou or pesto, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and feta cheese for a flavorful and healthy dish.


Ingredients

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Pistou

  • 4 cups (80g) basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup (59mL) chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp (11g) grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp (13g) olive oil

Spinach Pesto

  • Roughly 1/2 cup (10g) basil leaves, washed and patted dry
  • Roughly 1/2 cup (10g) spinach leaves, loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup (45g) Romano or pecorino cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup (31g) pine nuts
  • 2 Tbsp (26g) olive oil
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, minced

Pesto Chicken Roll-ups

  • Chicken tenders or chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
  • Pesto or pistou
  • Artichoke hearts, chopped
  • Roasted red peppers in strips
  • Feta cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 cup (30g) plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp (15mL) milk
  • 1 tsp (2,5g) garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
  • Dash of black pepper
  • Dash of cayenne pepper, optional
  • Dash of thyme, optional
  • 1 Tbsp (11g) Parmesan cheese


Instructions

Pistou

  1. Mix all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  2. Store the sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer.

Spinach Pesto

  1. In a blender, blend the cheese and the pine nuts for a few seconds.
  2. Drizzle in the olive oil and blend the mixture until it is smooth.
  3. Add the garlic and then the basil and the spinach, a little at a time, blending until smooth.
  4. Use the pesto sauce immediately or refrigerate it or freeze it in a sealed container.

Pesto Chicken Roll-ups

  1. Pound the chicken breasts until they are very thin.
  2. Spread pistou/pesto down the center of the breast and then top with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts and feta cheese.
  3. Roll up the chicken breast as tightly as possible and fasten the roll together with a toothpick.
  4. Beat an egg with 1 Tbsp milk in a shallow bowl.
  5. In another shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Dip each rolled chicken breast into the egg and then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture.
  7. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray.
  8. Bake them at 375 degrees for roughly 10 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked all the way through.

Notes

Pesto can be substituted for pistou if preferred. Ham can be added for extra flavor. Serve over spinach salad, quinoa with cherry tomatoes, or pasta for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken roll-up
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 18
  • Carbohydrates: 5
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 40
  • Cholesterol: 100