Pesto Stuffed Chicken Rolls
From 'The Kosher Palette' - You can use the pesto recipe provided (it makes 2 cups worth) or any pesto you prefer. This dish is a snap to prepare when you have pesto already on hand. Serve as a main dish or as an appetizer - it looks really pretty and tastes even better!
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INGREDIENTS
NutritionFor Pesto
- 2cups fresh basil leaves
- 1⁄2cup pine nuts
- 1
- 1
For Chicken
- 6
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄4cup pesto sauce
- 1⁄2cup minced red bell pepper
- 1⁄4cup crushed corn flakes
- 1⁄2teaspoon paprika
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DIRECTIONS
- To make pesto: Process basil, pine nuts, garlic and a few tablespoons of olive oil in the container of a food processor fitted with a knife blade.
- With processor running, pour salt, pepper and remaining oil through the food chute until a thin paste forms.
- Add parmesan cheese, if using, pulsing until blended.
- To make chicken rolls: Combine margarine/butter, pesto and bell pepper, stirring until smooth.
- Sprinkle each flattened chicken breast with salt and pepper. Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto mixture across each breast, roll up lengthwise and secure with a toothpick.
- Combine cornflake crumbs and paprika in a shallow bowl.
- Dredge chicken rolls in the crumb mixture and place in a baking dish coated with Pam.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350, remove chicken from refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Remove toothpicks and slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Serve warm.
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