Description
Juicy chicken breasts rolled around a creamy cottage cheese pesto filling and baked until golden.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced thin (butterflied)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp pesto
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese, pesto, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lay butterflied chicken breasts flat and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- Divide the cottage cheese mixture among the breasts, spreading it in an even layer.
- Roll each breast tightly from the short end and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place rolls seam-side down on the prepared sheet and bake 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use an instant-read thermometer for perfect doneness. Leftovers reheat well at 350°F for 12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American