Chicken Breast with Parmesan Pesto |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3 whole(s) chicken breasts boneless & skinless |
1 cup(s) fresh basil leaves, lightly packed |
3/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated |
1/4 cup(s) olive oil |
1 clove(s) garlic |
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine |
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil |
1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and firmly pound with mallet until approx 1/4 thick. Cover and chill while making pesto.
2. In blender or food processor, combine basil, cheese, oil and garlic and whirl until it becomes a thick paste.
3. Spoon equal portions of pesto onto each chicken breast. Roll up each breast to enclose pesto and secure with toothpick.
4. In 12-14 fry pan, melt butter in oil over medium-high heat. Dip each chicken roll in flour, shake off excess, and add to pan. Cook, turning as needed, until golden brown and meat is opaque in center, 6 to 8 minutes.
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