SPINACH-PESTO SPIRAL CHICKEN

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The homemade pesto sets this main dish apart from the rest. Elegant enough for a special dinner but simple enough to a quiet evening at home, you can make this anytime. -Amy Blom, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup packed basil leaves
6 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness., In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, garlic, oil, cheese, walnuts and broth. Cover and process until blended. Stir in tomatoes, artichoke hearts, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Spread over chicken. Starting at a short side, roll up and secure with toothpicks. , Place in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes, seam side down. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Shair Zada
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


AdekunLe Adeniji
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Santos Santana
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


BOSS x VENOM
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Desmond Erunsell
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce is to die for.


Malik Fayyaz
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


The great Cornholio
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, but it always turns out perfectly.


Chris Boxall
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This was easy to make and turned out great! I used store-bought pesto and it was still delicious.


Elliot Rooney
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto sauce was so good that I didn't even notice the spinach.


Tina Joretta
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.