How To Make Chicken Pesto Roll Ups - Bacon Wrapped Chicken Roll Ups Recipe - Blondelish

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

sun-dried tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a lighter option and canned are often less expensive.

Marinate the chicken breasts with minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried basil, and olive oil for at least 30 minutes.

Butterfly the chicken breasts to create a pocket.

Spread a layer of pesto inside each chicken breast pocket.

Add mozzarella cheese into the pocket.

Roll up each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks.

Wrap each chicken roll-up with bacon.

Place the roll-ups seam side down in a baking dish.

If using, add broth to the pan before cooking to prevent dryness.

Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.

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