Easy Chicken Pesto Roll-Ups Recipe

These chicken pesto roll-ups from Natashas Kitchen on Youtube will surely leave you and your family wanting more! Packed with cheese, tomatoes, and pesto sauce – who could resist this mouthwatering dish? So if you love Tuscan flavors, you’ll also gonna love this. Watch the video below and start making this super easy chicken recipe.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium/large chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
• garlic salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (reserve 2 oz for topping)
• 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes (thinly sliced into 12 rings)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
• fresh basil leaves (shredded, optional garnish)

Directions:

Step 1

Cut each chicken breast in half, lengthwise, so you end up with 8 thin cutlets. Pound each cutlet to an even eighth of an inch thickness. Arrange all of your cutlets on a large cutting board or a baking sheet. Season both sides with garlic salt and black pepper. Add 1 tbsp of pesto sauce over each cutlet and spread it evenly in the center. Next, slice 1 large tomato into 12 rings, then place 2 slices on each cutlet. Sprinkle the tops with 2 to 3 tbsp of shredded mozzarella cheese. After this, tightly roll up each cutlet and secure the end with a toothpick. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F at this point.

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Step 2

Next, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and butter to a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is done sizzling, add the chicken roll-ups with the toothpick side up. Sear them for four minutes on each side. Now, turn off the stove and sprinkle the tops with your remaining mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (optional). Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake at 425 degrees F for 13 to 15 minutes.

Easy Chicken Pesto Roll-Ups Recipe