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Spinach-Pesto Spiral Chicken

Name: Spinach-Pesto Spiral Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds); 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 cup packed basil leaves; 6 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 1/3 cup chopped water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022

The homemade pesto sets this main dish apart from the rest. Elegant enough for a special dinner but simple enough to a quiet evening at home, you can make this anytime. —Amy Blom, Marietta, Georgia

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Ingredients

12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup packed basil leaves
6 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness.
In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, garlic, oil, cheese, walnuts and broth. Cover and process until blended. Stir in tomatoes, artichoke hearts, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Spread over chicken. Starting at a short side, roll up and secure with toothpicks.
Place in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes, seam side down. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 256 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.

Spinach-Pesto Spiral Chicken

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