Pesto Chicken Spirals Recipe

Name: Pesto Chicken Spirals
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs; nonstick cooking spray; PESTO; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 1/2 cups basil leaves; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
nonstick cooking spray
PESTO
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 cups basil leaves
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Flatten chicken thighs.
2
MAKE PESTO: Microwave oil and garlic together on HIGH 40 seconds; process with basil through pepper in a food processor.
3
Spread about 1 tsp pesto down center of each thigh, leaving a 1/4-inch border on short ends.
4
Starting at a short end, roll each thigh up with pesto inside and secure with a toothpick.
5
Arrange rolls 1/2 inch apart, seam sides down, in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 until a cooking thermometer registers 170u00b0 (about 30 minutes), turning rolls after 15 minutes.
7
IMPORTANT: Cool, transfer to a covered container and refrigerate overnight.
8
Remove toothpicks and cut each roll crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs, nonstick cooking spray, PESTO, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pesto Chicken Spirals falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pesto Chicken Spirals

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Variations & substitutions

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