Pesto Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients:
For Pesto Stuffed Chicken:
- 2 tbsp butter, at room temperature
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tbsp shredded fresh basil
- 4 chicken breast fillets, pounded
- 2 tbsps butter + 1 tbsp oil
- Additional Butter for greasing pan
For Italian Bread Crumbs:
- 1 cup Good Life breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Procedure:
For Italian Bread Crumbs:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl or put in a food processor. Blend well. Store in an airtight container.
For Pesto Stuffed Chicken:
- Preheat oven to 325 degree. Grease pan with butter.
- Place the butter, garlic and basil in a small bowl, and stir to combine. Divide the butter mixture into 4 equal portions. Spoon onto pounded chicken breasts and roll. Secure with toothpicks.
- Place the Italian breadcrumbs mixture on a plate. Dip the chicken into the breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to coat. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer to a baking tray. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes. Serves 4.