Bacon Wrapped Pesto Chicken

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Chicken with pesto wrapped in bacon. My husband and even my 2-year-old daughter love this chicken! Easy to make, yet tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen. Simply delicious!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded flat

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 6 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

  • 6 slices bacon

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Lay a chicken breast out flat, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Spread pesto sauce over the chicken breast, and roll the chicken breast in a slice of bacon, securing the roll with toothpicks. Lay the rolled chicken breast into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Pour the vegetable oil over the chicken breasts.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the bacon is crisp, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a roll should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

420 Calories
32g Fat
1g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 389mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 31g 61%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 123mg 9%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 299mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.