Chicken Pesto

For that last-minute visitor or midweek dinner, this Chicken Pesto is a stunning and delectable dish that you can quickly prepare. You can eat it by itself or with baked potatoes, spaghetti, or both. Nothing ever goes wrong.

Chicken Pesto

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 20 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 50 mins
Servings: 3
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

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  1. Marinate chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.  Set aside.

  2. Thinly slice 1 tomato.

  3. Cut grape tomatoes into halves.

To assemble:

  1. Lay flat chicken breast, and spread pesto evenly.

  2. Top with 3 slices of tomatoes. 

  3. Sprinkle some parmigiano and lastly top with mozzarella. 

  4. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick.  You can also use 2 toothpicks if your chicken is big.

  5. Place the rolled chicken into a dish and drizzle some olive oil.

  6. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350F. Medium rack.

  7. Heat pan on medium high heat.  Add chicken to brown on all sides.  About 5 to 6 minutes.

  8. Once chicken is browned, transfer into a baking dish.

  9. Top it with the remainder of pesto, parmigiano reggiano, and lastly the grape tomatoes.

  10. Place in the oven to bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

  11. Serve immediately.

Tips

  • You can make 1 day ahead and store in a fridge, covered with a plastic wrap.
  • Follow the same cooking instruction.
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