Cheesy Pesto Chicken Rolls

A little something different from your average weeknight chicken.

Real prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Serves: 4
Side dish suggestions: green salad and dinner rolls

Supplies:

• meat mallet/tenderizer
• toothpicks
• baking dish, lightly greased

From the fridge:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 cup pesto
• 4 thick slices of mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg

From the pantry:

• Italian bread crumbs

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Flatten chicken breasts to ¼ inch thickness
3. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pesto sauce onto each flattened chicken
breast. Place one slice of cheese over the pesto. Roll up tightly, and secure with toothpicks
4. Brush with egg wash and lightly coat with bread crumbs
5. Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
6. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is nicely browned and juices run clear.