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Chicken Rollatini With Parsley Pesto Recipe

Image of Chicken Rollatini With Parsley Pesto Recipe
  • Parsley pesto gives delicious flavor to these chicken rolls. This quick recipe will impress the dinner table with its presentation and taste.
  • icons/brand/timer copy 2 Created with Sketch. Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • icons/brand/silverware copy Created with Sketch. Yield: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley
  • 1 tbsp Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan or fontina cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, onion, parsley, cheese, seasoning and olive oil.
  2. Pulse for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with pepper to taste.
  4. Spread 1/4 cup of the pesto over one side of each piece of chicken.
  5. Roll the chicken and secure with cooking twine or toothpicks.
  6. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. When oil is hot, add the chicken rolls and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, turning to brown evenly.
  8. When chicken is done, remove twine or toothpicks and drizzle each roll with 1 tablespoon warmed tomato sauce and 1 tablespoon of the mozzarella cheese.