Cheesy Basil Chicken Roll-Ups

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

  • 4
    boneless skinless split chicken breasts
  • 1/2
    cup Boursin cheese
  • 10-12
    basil leaves
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1/2
    cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 2
    tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 350 F.

  2. 2

    Pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap to a thickness of ¼ inch.

  3. 3

    Pat chicken dry.

  4. 4

    Spread cheese over the bottom half of each chicken piece.

  5. 5

    Spread basil leaves on top of cheese.

  6. 6

    Roll chicken up into tight cylinders, starting at one long side.

  7. 7

    Tie ends with string to secure.

  8. 8

    Dip chicken in egg, allowing excess to drip into bowl.

  9. 9

    Roll in breadcrumbs, shaking off excess. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.)

  10. 10

    Place chicken in baking dish and drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted butter.

  11. 11

    Bake until cooked through, about 20-30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 F.

  12. 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.