Chicken, Pesto, Bacon Roll Ups

Name: Chicken, Pesto, Bacon Roll Ups
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 23 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. (680g) chicken breastSea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste8 very thin slices of bacon1/3 cup homemade pesto sauce6 oz (170g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes1 Tbsp Fresh basil leaves, shredded (optional garnish)1 Tbsp olive oilFresh thyme, parsley or basil, to garnish

This chicken roll-up recipe is easy to make and a great protein source for the keto diet.

September 05, 2020 1 min read

Serving size
4

Prep time
12 min

Cook time
23 min

Author
@blondelish

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. (680g) chicken breast
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 very thin slices of bacon
1/3 cup homemade pesto sauce
6 oz (170g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1 Tbsp Fresh basil leaves, shredded (optional garnish)
1 Tbsp olive oil
Fresh thyme, parsley or basil, to garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C.
If using large chicken breasts, cut them in half, lengthwise. Working one by one, cover with cling film and pound each cutlet to a 1/5'' (0.5cm) thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Place 2 slices of bacon on your working surface, then add one piece of thin chicken on top.
Add about 1 Tbsp of pesto sauce in the center, spread it, and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Roll up the chicken tightly and seal the ends through the bacon with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining chicken cutlets.
Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken roll-ups and sear on all sides until golden, about 6-8 minutes.
Add cherry tomatoes, then take the skillet from the stove and place it into the oven. Continue to cook for 13-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp of chicken should read 165°F / 75°C on a cooking thermometer).
Garnish with fresh chopped herbs and enjoy while hot!

Nutrional info: Calories: 670, Fat: 47g, Cholesterol: 184mg, Sodium: 952mg, Potassium: 881mg, Carbs: 5g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Net carbs: 4g, Protein: 54g

*Nutritional information is approximate.

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