Walnut Chicken Pinwheels

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Walnut Chicken Pinwheels
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Sat, 09-04-2004 - 8:28am

Boneless chicken breasts rolled around a filling of fresh spinach leaves, garlic-herb cheese, roasted red peppers and chopped walnuts. Bake, chill, slice and serve cold for an easy, gourmet appetizer. Or can be served hot as a main course.


 


WALNUT CHICKEN PINWHEELS






2
 
boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved

12-14
 
leaves fresh spinach

1 (6.5
 
ounces) package alouette light spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs

5
 
ounces roasted red peppers, sliced (or 5 ounces pimiento slices)

3/4
 
cup finely chopped walnuts


 






1. 
Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 
Pound chicken to about 1/4-inch thickness with flat side of meat mallet or chef's knife.

3. 
Cover each chicken piece with spinach leaves.

4. 
Spread each with Alouette.

5. 
Top with pepper slices and walnuts.

6. 
Carefully roll up each breast and secure with wooden toothpicks.

7. 
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through.

8. 

Chill, remove toothpicks, then slice into 1/2-inch rounds and serve cold.  Or serve immediately as a main course.


Source:  Recipezaar.com


 



                         

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 09-04-2004 - 10:37pm

Sounds good AND easy!


Thanks for sharing!!!


Susan :)