chicken breasts stuffed with pesto butter

How To Make chicken breasts stuffed with pesto butter

• Step 1
  Flatten chicken breasts to 1/8\" thickness.
• Step 2
  In a food processor or blender, combine basil, cheese and garlic.
• Step 3
  Mix until a thick paste is formed.
• Step 4
  Add 1/2 cup of butter and blend.
• Step 5
  On a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap, shape into a 3\" square.
• Step 6
  Chill until firm. (To quick chill, place in freezer for 10-20 minutes).
• Step 7
  Slice chilled square into sticks, approximately 1/2-inch wide and three inches long.
• Step 8
  Lay out the flattened chicken breasts.
• Step 9
  Place a stick of pesto butter on the larger side of the meat.
• Step 10
  Fold the remaining side over the butter, then fold under the two ends.
• Step 11
  Press meat together on all sides to securely enclose butter.
• Step 12
  Using 3 separate plates, place the seasoned flour in one, beaten egg in another and bread crumbs in the third.
• Step 13
  Dredge rolled chicken breast in flour and shake off excess.
• Step 14
  Dip into egg, then roll in bread crumbs.
• Step 15
  Firmly pat bread crumbs onto chicken.
• Step 16
  Refrigerate chicken rolls for at least 1 hour to allow breadcrumbs to adhere.
• Step 17
  At this point chicken rolls may be frozen.
• Step 18
  Wrap each chicken roll in plastic wrap, and place in freezer bags.
• Step 19
  Serving day instructions: Unwrap chicken rolls and put on plate in refrigerator and thaw completely.
• Step 20
  In large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and olive oil on medium-medium high.
• Step 21
  Saute chicken for about 10-15 minutes, turning chicken until golden brown on all sides.
• Step 22
  Place in a lightly greased baking dish and bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until meat is white all the way through. (Be careful not to overbake).
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