Pesto Stuffed Chicken Rolls Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts
4 garlic cloves
1 cup olive oil, divided
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
salt
pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded flat
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
3 tbsp margarine or 3 tbsp butter, softened
1/4 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup crushed corn flakes
1/2 tsp paprika

Directions:

To make pesto: Process basil, pine nuts, garlic and a few tablespoons of olive oil in the container of a food processor fitted with a knife blade.
With processor running, pour salt, pepper and remaining oil through the food chute until a thin paste forms.
Add parmesan cheese, if using, pulsing until blended.
To make chicken rolls: Combine margarine/butter, pesto and bell pepper, stirring until smooth.
Sprinkle each flattened chicken breast with salt and pepper. Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto mixture across each breast, roll up lengthwise and secure with a toothpick.
Combine cornflake crumbs and paprika in a shallow bowl.
Dredge chicken rolls in the crumb mixture and place in a baking dish coated with Pam.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350, remove chicken from refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
Remove toothpicks and slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	839.79 Kcal (3516 kJ)
Calories from fat	609.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	67.67g	104%
Cholesterol	157.85mg	53%
Sodium	1184.89mg	49%
Potassium	830.1mg	18%
Total Carbs	5.47g	2%
Sugars	1.41g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.15g	5%
Protein	57.36g	115%
Vitamin C	18.5mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	7.9mg	44%
Calcium	274.4mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	240.3 Kcal (1006 kJ)
Calories from fat	174.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.36g	104%
Cholesterol	45.17mg	53%
Sodium	339.05mg	49%
Potassium	237.53mg	18%
Total Carbs	1.57g	2%
Sugars	0.4g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	5%
Protein	16.41g	115%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	2.3mg	44%
Calcium	78.5mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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