Home > Food > Recipes > Chicken Pinwheels with Pasta
Top Recipe Galleries
View All »
Chicken Pinwheels with Pasta
Simply prepared, these light rolls of chicken breast have zesty Italian flavor
Prep Time: 20M
Cooking Time: 25M
Serves: makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
- 16 large basil leaves, plus more to serve
- 12 sun-dried tomato halves in oil, drained
- olive oil, for brushing
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 8oz ( 230g) penne, cooked
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). One at a time, lightly pound each chicken breast with a flat meat pounder between 2 sheets of plastic wrap until the breast is about 1/4in (5mm) thick.
- Place the chicken breasts, smooth sides down, on a work surface. Season with salt and pepper. Spread each breast with a little garlic. Arrange 4 basil leaves and 3 sun-dried tomato halves evenly over each piece of chicken.
- Roll up the chicken to enclose the filling and secure with wooden toothpicks. Lightly oil a shallow baking dish. Place the breasts in the dish and brush with oil. Pour the crushed tomatoes and wine around the breasts.
- Bake, basting with the sauce halfway through, about 25 minutes, until the chicken is opaque when pierced with a knife.
- Transfer the chicken to a carving board. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and cut crosswise into 1/2in (13mm) thick slices. Arrange the slices on individual dinner plates. Add the penne and spoon the sauce on top. Garnish with basil and serve hot.
- low fat
- freeze the pinwheels for up to 1 month
- Prepare ahead: Prepare through step 3, then cover and refrigerate for a few hours until ready to bake.
Excerpted from The Illustrated Kitchen Bible.
Copyright © 2008 Dorling Kindersley Limited.
Buy this book now!
Advertisement
highlights
Top 10 End-of-Year Teacher Gifts
School is in the final stretch! Find unique and sweet teacher appreciation gifts to help say thanks and farewell to your favorite educator at the end of the school year.
10 Most Common Pregnancy Cravings Decoded
Sweet, salty, sour, spicy — cravings during pregnancy can run the gamut. Read on to find out what foods pregnant women crave the most and why.
Safest Sunscreens for Kids
Wondering what the best sunscreens are to use on your child? Check out these natural sunscreens for kids. They're chemical-free and will keep your child safe from the sun’s harmful rays.
Are Your Kids Sick of Sandwiches for Lunch?
By this point in the school year, your kids are probably tired of the same old sandwiches. Find some new and different school lunch ideas that will help fuel your child through June.
Cooking Tips
More Videos:
