STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GRUYERE & PESTO

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

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 c grated gruyere cheese
1/3 c jarred pesto sauce
3 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted
1 tsp green onion, minced
flour for dredging
2 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Place chicken in pan and bake until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 20 minutes.

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