Equipment Options:
You will need some special equipment to prepare this recipe, and you have a few options for what you can use!
To blend the pesto: Opt for a food processor, an immersion blender, or even a standard blender (as long as it’s powerful enough!).To flatten the chicken: You can use a special meat pounder or simply a rolling pin to flatten your chicken breast.
Pesto Options:
We already mentioned that you can use store-bought pesto for these chicken roll ups when you’re in a crunch. While we always suggest that you go the homemade route, we know that it’s not always possible for every chef. Check out the pesto variations below, some of which you can buy premade at the grocery store:
Garlic pestoWalnut pestoArugula pestoSun-dried tomato pesto
Cheese Options:
As you’ll read on the recipe card, we add mozzarella and Parmesan to the dish after the chicken has been browned. We also add in a bit of heavy cream to make this chicken dish ooey, gooey, and cheesy! Some recipes will also add a bit of mozzarella to the roll ups themselves. We don’t include this step in ours, but you can feel free to get creative if you’re a big mozzarella lover! You can also make this dish creamier without any extra cream by adding a bit of chicken broth before you bake it. Yum!
Sun-Dried Tomato Options:
If you don’t have any sun-dried tomatoes on hand, are allergic, or simply don’t like them, you can replace them with:
Roasted red bell pepperArtichoke heartsMushrooms
It’s important to note that each of these substitutes will alter the taste of your chicken pesto roll ups as the sun-dried tomatoes do lend a very specific flavor. Regardless, any of the replacements above will be delicious!
Serving Suggestions:
If you’re wondering how to make pesto chicken roll ups into a full meal, you’ve got quite a few options! We suggest that you serve it with:
Pasta: Super easy olive oil pasta or creamy pasta primaveraPotatoes: The creamiest mashed potatoes or herbed butter mashed potatoesRice: Easy cheesy rice pilaf or easy coconut riceSalad: Caprese avocado salad or restaurant style arugula salad
Freezing Instructions:
Follow the recipe instructions below, then let the dish cool completely. Transfer to a freezer-safe container (it would work really well in a dish made out of aluminum) and store it in your freezer for up to one month. When you’re ready to enjoy, make sure to let the dish thaw in the fridge overnight. You can reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through, about 15 to 20 minutes. You can add a bit of extra cheese if desired! If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious chicken recipes:
Easy Weeknight Chicken TacosPerfectly Crispy Coconut ChickenJuicy Air Fryer Chicken BreastBuffalo Chicken Bites
Watch the video below where Caytlin will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes. Δ Δ
