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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.

Vaughn Vreeland
Tasty Team
97% would make again

Under 30 minutes

Pesto-Stuffed Chicken

Under 30 minutes

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 598
  • Fat 34g
  • Carbs 15g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 9g
  • Protein 57g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. On a cutting board, salt and pepper both sides of each chicken breast with approximately ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, per side.
  2. Slice each chicken breast horizontally along the side to create a pocket for the filling.
  3. 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.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. 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.
  6. Enjoy!
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