GRUYERE AND PESTO FILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

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A sophisticated sounding dish that uses ready-made pesto sauce as a time-saver. A great special occasion or company dish.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup gruyere cheese, grated
1/3 cup pesto sauce
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 teaspoon green onion, minced
flour
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pound chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper. Mix gruyere cheese, pesto, pine nuts, and green onions in a small bowl.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on top of each chicken breast and roll tightly. Dredge chicken breasts in flour. Saute chicken breasts in heated oil at medium-high heat until golden brown, turning occasionally, for approximately 6 minutes.
  • Place chicken in pan and bake until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 20 minutes.

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