MASCARPONE-PESTO CHICKEN ROLLS

Mascarpone-Pesto Chicken Rolls image

Who could resist the great flavor of these golden-brown roll-ups spiraled with rich mascarpone cheese and prepared pesto? What's more, they're easy to make. -Sheryl Little, Sherwood, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 large egg
2 teaspoons water
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
8 teaspoons butter, melted, divided
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with garlic salt. Combine cheese and pesto; spread over chicken. Roll up each from a short side and secure with toothpicks., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. Place seam side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 4 teaspoons butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks., Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain fettuccine; toss with remaining butter. Serve with chicken. Garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808 calories, Fat 48g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 768mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 52g protein.