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Chicken Rolls with Pesto Pasta

Fresh basil (which is available in grocery stores year round) lends terrific flavor to these tasty chicken rolls. As the fantastic finishing touch, toss the pasta with purchased or homemade pesto just before serving. —Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

4 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chicken broth
8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
3/4 cup prepared pesto sauce

Directions

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place 1 tablespoon basil, 1 tablespoon feta cheese and a garlic
clove half down the center of each chicken breast half. Roll up and
secure with toothpicks.
In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil on all sides.
Place in an 8-in. square baking dish. In the same skillet, saute
mushrooms and onions in remaining oil until tender. Add broth; cook
and stir until bubbly. Pour over chicken.
Cover and bake at 325° for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no
longer pink. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions;

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Chicken Rolls with Pesto Pasta (continued)

Directions (continued)

drain. Toss with pesto sauce. Discard toothpicks. Serve chicken with
pasta and mushroom mixture. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 617 calories, 35 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 467 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 27 g protein.

Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.