πͺ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Preheat the Oven
π₯ Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2οΈβ£ Prepare the Chicken
πͺ Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create thin fillets, or pound them to an even thickness.
π§ Season both sides with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3οΈβ£ Assemble the Roll-Ups
πΏ Spread a thin layer of pesto over one side of each chicken fillet.
π§ Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly and top with cherry tomato halves.
π Roll up each chicken fillet tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed.
4οΈβ£ Sear the Chicken
π₯ Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
π Sear the chicken roll-ups for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5οΈβ£ Bake Until Perfect
π½οΈ Transfer the roll-ups to the prepared baking dish.
β³ Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is bubbly.