CHEESY CHICKEN ROULADES WITH PESTO
Transform ordinary chicken breasts into an extraordinary meal with a family favorite recipe starring quick-fix homemade pesto and gooey mozzarella cheese. These flavor-packed protein pinwheels can be prepped in advance then seared and baked right before serving, which means an easy but impressive meal is only minutes away.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place one chicken breast between 2 pieces of parchment paper or wax paper and pound it with a meat tenderizer (or the bottom of a heavy skillet) until it is 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
- Combine the basil, Parmesan, garlic and pine nuts in a blender. Pulse for 15 seconds, then with the blender running, stream in the oil. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed and continue blending until the pesto is pureed. Taste and season the pesto with salt and pepper.
- Spread one-fourth of the pesto on one side of each of the chicken breasts, then top the pesto with 3 slices of mozzarella per chicken breast. Beginning at the shorter end, tightly roll up each chicken breast and secure it with a toothpick. Sprinkle the outsides of the roulades with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add 2 to 3 tablespoons oil. Once the oil is hot, add the roulades and sear them on all sides until they're browned, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the roulades until they are cooked throughout and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the roulades from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Remove the toothpicks, then slice and serve.
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Geishel Camargo
[email protected]I made these roulades for my family and they loved them! The chicken was tender and the pesto was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
anthony salotto
[email protected]These roulades were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Rita L
[email protected]I loved these roulades! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Kukon Tr
[email protected]These roulades were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Aanand chaudhary
[email protected]I made these roulades for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ali Gunjial
[email protected]These roulades were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Mi3 Mi
[email protected]I tried this recipe and the roulades turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
emon chaudhory
[email protected]These roulades were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again for special occasions.
Morris Precious
[email protected]I made these roulades for my family and they loved them! The chicken was tender and the pesto was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Anthony Juzapavicus
[email protected]These roulades were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Feelings kiawen
[email protected]I loved these roulades! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Sajjad Sindhi
[email protected]These roulades were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto was flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Raja Walli
[email protected]I made these roulades for a dinner party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
britt Ball
[email protected]These roulades were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Antonia Rodriguez
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken roulades and they turned out great! The chicken was tender and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
triplle sss
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! I followed the instructions exactly and the roulades turned out perfect. The chicken was cooked through but still moist, and the pesto was flavorful without being overpowering.
omotola oluwafemi
[email protected]These cheesy chicken roulades were a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto added a delicious burst of flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.