Pesto-Stuffed Chicken
featured in Easy-To-Make Pesto Recipes
Say hello to this mouthwatering Pesto-Stuffed Chicken that's sure to impress your taste buds! With its tender chicken breast oozing with flavorful pesto and melty mozzarella, it's a weeknight dinner winner.
Tasty Team
97% would make again
Total Time
31 minutes
31 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
16 minutes
16 min
Total Time
31 minutes
31 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
16 minutes
16 min
Ingredients
for 3 servings
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 12 sundried tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 3 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (85 g), shredded
- 3 tablespoons oil, for pan frying
Nutrition Info
- Calories 512
- Fat 24g
- Carbs 15g
- Fiber 3g
- Sugar 9g
- Protein 57g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- On a cutting board, salt and pepper both sides of each chicken breast with approximately ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, per side.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally along the side to create a pocket for the filling.
- Stuff each breast with approximately one third of mozzarella cheese, one tablespoon pesto and four sundried tomatoes. If the chicken breast does not close fully with the filling, try securing with a wooden toothpick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Pan fry for about 5-8 minutes, per side, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
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