Gruyere and Pesto Filled Chicken Breasts

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

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  boneless chicken breast halves
• 1⁄2 cup gruyere cheese, grated
• 1⁄3 cup pesto sauce
• 3  tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 1  teaspoon green onion, minced
•  flour
• 2  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pound chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper. Mix gruyere cheese, pesto, pine nuts, and green onions in a small bowl.
3. 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.
4. Place chicken in pan and bake until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 20 minutes.