Spinach Pesto Chicken Rolls Recipe

Name: Spinach Pesto Chicken Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spinach Pesto Sauce:; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach; 1 tablespoon water; 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; ground black pepper to taste; Chicken Breasts:; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Servings: persons

Spinach Pesto Sauce:
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 tablespoon water
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon basil
1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
ground black pepper to taste
Chicken Breasts:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1
Place frozen chopped spinach in microwave-safe bowl with water. Cook in microwave until hot, 6 to 7 minutes; cool until easily handled. Squeeze spinach to extract liquid. Combine spinach, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, parsley, garlic, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; puree until smooth.
2
Place each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap; pound each breast using a meat mallet until flattened. Remove plastic wrap; sprinkle breasts with salt and pepper. Spread spinach mixture on each breast, top with Monterey Jack cheese strips, roll chicken, and secure with toothpicks. Dip each chicken roll in melted butter; coat thoroughly with bread crumbs. Place chicken rolls side by side in an 8-inch microwave-safe baking dish with seam-side down. Cover dish with plastic wrap, leaving 1/2 inch of one side uncovered to vent steam.
3
Cook chicken rolls in microwave until juices run clear and chicken is firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

740

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spinach Pesto Sauce:, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, 1 tablespoon water, 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Spinach Pesto Chicken Rolls 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.

Spinach Pesto Chicken Rolls

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