SPINACH PESTO CHICKEN ROLLS
I have been making this for years. It can be served as a main dish or appetizer. Kids and adults devour it and it is so easy. Serve with garlic bread and salad or slice each breast and serve as an appetizer.
Provided by MRN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 36m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place frozen chopped spinach in microwave-safe bowl with water. Cook in microwave until hot, 6 to 7 minutes; cool until easily handled. Squeeze spinach to extract liquid. Combine spinach, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, parsley, garlic, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; puree until smooth.
- Place each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap; pound each breast using a meat mallet until flattened. Remove plastic wrap; sprinkle breasts with salt and pepper. Spread spinach mixture on each breast, top with Monterey Jack cheese strips, roll chicken, and secure with toothpicks. Dip each chicken roll in melted butter; coat thoroughly with bread crumbs. Place chicken rolls side by side in an 8-inch microwave-safe baking dish with seam-side down. Cover dish with plastic wrap, leaving 1/2 inch of one side uncovered to vent steam.
- Cook chicken rolls in microwave until juices run clear and chicken is firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 132.1 mg, Fat 54.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 866.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
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[email protected]I'm a huge fan of pesto and these chicken rolls did not disappoint. The pesto was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Cynthia Phakathi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken rolls were delicious and the pesto was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdul Tawab
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The chicken rolls were bland and the pesto was tasteless.
Panda Cartoful
[email protected]These chicken rolls were just okay. I've had better.
Pradip Gamer
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong but the pesto was not creamy at all. It was more like a paste.
Laure Lama
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but the chicken rolls were not cooked through. I had to put them back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
Muhammad Aman
[email protected]These chicken rolls were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more pesto next time.
Zakaria Bezamaren
[email protected]I made these chicken rolls for my family and they loved them! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Solwan Turky
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really liked these chicken rolls. The pesto was not overpowering and it complemented the chicken perfectly.
Multzam Gujjar
[email protected]These chicken rolls were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.
Oketch Denis
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken rolls are always a hit with my guests. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.
md sufol Islam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken rolls were done in about 30 minutes, and they were so good. I will definitely be making this again.
Simeon Mix
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken rolls turned out perfectly. They were cooked through but still moist, and the pesto was delicious. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and they were a big hit!
Rizwana Rasheed
[email protected]These spinach pesto chicken rolls were a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.