pesto chicken rollatine

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26 Pinches
Jersey City, NJ
Updated on Sep 16, 2010

My husband and I always have a wonderful herb garden and love to make homemade basil pesto, and are always looking for creative ways to use it. Enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto (or your own if you make homemade)
  • 2 - slices procciuto
  • 2 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese
  • - olive oil, salt, and pepper

How To Make pesto chicken rollatine

  • Step 1
    Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness (if they are very thick, I butterfly them and then pound to make the process easier) Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Step 2
    Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of pesto on the surface of each breast. Top with one slice of prociutto and 1 tablespoon of grated mozzarella.
  • Step 3
    Gently roll each chicken breast, making sure all filling is tucked inside. Secure with 2 pieces of kitchen twine (one at each end), or toothpicks.
  • Step 4
    Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium to medium high heat on range. Coat with olive oil and place rollatines in skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until slightly browned.
  • Step 5
    Transfer to oven on midle rack and finish (around 5 minutes). Remove kitchen twine/toothpicks and serve.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Italian

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