PESTO CHICKEN

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These pesto-filled chicken roll-ups from our Test Kitchen can be served warm as an entree of cooled and sliced for an elegant appetizer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 main course or 12-16 appetizer servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 to 2 garlic cloves
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

For pesto, combine the first six ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Spread each with 2 tablespoons pesto to within 1/2 in. of the edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; secure with a toothpick or small metal skewer., Place chicken in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; brush with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or meat is no longer pink. Remove toothpicks or skewers. Serve warm as a main course., For an appetizer, cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate until chilled. Cut cold chicken into 1/2-in. slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

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