Pesto Chicken Roll Ups
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Pesto Chicken Roll Ups, a flavorful and visually stunning dish that's as easy to make as it is to love. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are pounded thin and layered with vibrant basil pesto, gooey melted mozzarella, and fresh spinach, then rolled into perfect bundles of savory goodness. Lightly seared for a golden crust and baked to perfection, these roll-ups deliver a delightful combination of crispy edges, creamy fillings, and aromatic herbs in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for busy evenings but impressive enough for entertaining. Serve alongside a fresh salad or roasted veggies for a complete meal, and watch as these cheesy, pesto-packed rolls become a family favorite. Perfect for fans of Italian-inspired dishes, this easy chicken roll-up recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1.5 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 12 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken until about 1/4-inch thick.
Season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto onto one side of each chicken breast.
Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh spinach leaves over the pesto layer.
Roll up each chicken breast tightly, starting at the narrow end, and secure each roll with 2-3 toothpicks to hold it together.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken roll ups for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the chicken roll ups to the greased baking dish. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the toothpicks and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with additional pesto or fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.6 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 682 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 4361 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 253.2 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1116 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2181 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
