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How to Make Spinach Pesto Chicken Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spinach Pesto Chicken Rolls are a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy the classic combination of chicken and pesto. This recipe takes tender chicken breasts and stuffs them with a creamy spinach pesto mixture, creating a satisfying and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion.

The flavors of the spinach pesto add a vibrant and fresh element to the chicken, making it a standout meal that is sure to impress. The tender chicken, combined with the rich and creamy pesto, creates a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Total Time: 36 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 chicken breasts

  • Place frozen chopped spinach in microwave-safe bowl with water. Cook in microwave until hot, 6 to 7 minutes; cool until easily handled. Squeeze spinach to extract liquid. Combine spinach, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, parsley, garlic, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; puree until smooth.
  • Place each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap; pound each breast using a meat mallet until flattened. Remove plastic wrap; sprinkle breasts with salt and pepper. Spread spinach mixture on each breast, top with Monterey Jack cheese strips, roll chicken, and secure with toothpicks. Dip each chicken roll in melted butter; coat thoroughly with bread crumbs. Place chicken rolls side by side in an 8-inch microwave-safe baking dish with seam-side down. Cover dish with plastic wrap, leaving 1/2 inch of one side uncovered to vent steam.
  • Cook chicken rolls in microwave until juices run clear and chicken is firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    • Nutrition

    685 cal.

    • Total Fat: 55g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 867mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 507mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 562mg

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