Pesto and Cheese-Filled Chicken Breasts

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Pound chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to thickness of 1/4 inch.

3. 3

   Combine goat cheese, pesto and shallot in small bowl; mix well.

4. 4

   Spread boned side of chicken breast with scant 2 tablespoons cheese mixture.

5. 5

   Starting at one long side of chicken breast, roll up tightly, jelly roll style.

6. 6

   Repeat with remaining chicken and cheese mixture.

7. 7

   Heat olive oil in heavy large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.

8. 8

   Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Dredge in flour and shake off excess.

10. 10

    Fry chicken breast in olive oil until golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes.

11. 11

    Place skillet with chicken in oven and bake until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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