BACON WRAPPED PESTO CHICKEN

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Chicken with pesto wrapped in bacon. My husband and even my 2-year-old daughter love this chicken! Easy to make, yet tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen. Simply delicious!

Provided by dawna715

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded flat
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
6 slices bacon
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Lay a chicken breast out flat, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Spread pesto sauce over the chicken breast, and roll the chicken breast in a slice of bacon, securing the roll with toothpicks. Lay the rolled chicken breast into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Pour the vegetable oil over the chicken breasts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the bacon is crisp, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a roll should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 389.2 mg

Doctor Apa7
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to your chicken.


chakmake sindhuli
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I've made this recipe several times and I always get rave reviews. It's a great way to change up your regular chicken routine.


Laura Romero
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This recipe is perfect for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and can be cooked on the grill or in the oven.


Parindra Persaud
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The pesto is flavorful without being overpowering, and the bacon adds a nice salty crunch.


Oham Chinaza
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, but it's also surprisingly easy to make.


sadia hashmi
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I've made this recipe several times and I've never been disappointed. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


abrham behaylu
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Arifirfansolangi Arif
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it for dinner during the week.


Richard Mbale
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. Even though it has several steps, they are all very simple and straightforward.


Kerby Vogl
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the bacon adds a nice crispy crunch.


Squadupp
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful without being overpowering.


Heather Hamilton
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice crispy touch. I will definitely be making this again.