Cheesy Basil Chicken Roll-Ups
February 3, 2023
This dish may look fancy, but it comes together fast! Great for company, but simple enough for a weeknight.
SERVINGS
4
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
20-30 min
Ingredients
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4boneless skinless split chicken breasts
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1/2cup Boursin cheese
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10-12basil leaves
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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1egg, beaten
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1/2cup dry breadcrumbs
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2tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Directions
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1
Heat oven to 350 F.
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2
Pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap to a thickness of ¼ inch.
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3
Pat chicken dry.
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4
Spread cheese over the bottom half of each chicken piece.
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5
Spread basil leaves on top of cheese.
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6
Roll chicken up into tight cylinders, starting at one long side.
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7
Tie ends with string to secure.
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8
Dip chicken in egg, allowing excess to drip into bowl.
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9
Roll in breadcrumbs, shaking off excess. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.)
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10
Place chicken in baking dish and drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
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11
Bake until cooked through, about 20-30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
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12
Remove string from chicken and cut rolls crosswise into ½-inch-thick rounds. Spread rolls in fans on plates. Serve immediately, passing sauce separately.