Description
A cozy and festive pasta dish featuring juicy chicken and aromatic pesto, served with a fun pull-apart bread for a perfect holiday dinner.
Ingredients
- Pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- Pesto (basil or spinach)
- Mozzarella (shredded or sliced)
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder or minced garlic (optional)
- Egg wash (1 egg + splash of water)
- Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, halved cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat your oven to the temperature suggested on your dough package (400°F for homemade).
- Roll your dough into a rectangle and spread pesto evenly.
- Add mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
- Fold the dough like a book, enclosing the pesto.
- Cut into strips, twist them, and arrange on a baking sheet in a tree shape.
- Brush with egg wash and bake until golden and cooked through.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use less pesto than you think to avoid a slippery dough. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian