CHICKEN = Pesto Mascarpone Chicken Rolls

By pattiwarner

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 3/4 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp. water
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 8 tsp. melted butter, divided
• Pasta
• Fresh basil leaves, optional

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Flatten breasts to 1/4 in. thickness. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Combine cheese and pesto and spread over chicken. Roll up each from short side and secure with toothpicks.
Whisk egg with water. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. Place seam side down in greased baking dish. Drizzle with 4 tsp. butter. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or 170 degrees.
Cook pasta. Drain and toss with remaining butter. Garnish with basil.