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MOZZARELLA PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE ...



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It looks like a fancy restaurant dish, but easy prep makes this chicken breast recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. Made with either homemade or prepared pesto, it can be on the table in under an hour.

Provided by Angie McGowan

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Homemade Pesto or purchased basil pesto
4 slices (1/2 inch thick) mozzarella cheese
1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Toothpicks

Steps:

  • If using Homemade Pesto, place basil and pine nuts in food processor. Cover; process a few times with on-and-off pulses. Add garlic; pulse a few times. Slowly add oil in stream while processor is running, stopping to scrape down sides of processor with rubber spatula. Add Parmesan cheese; pulse until blended.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • To butterfly each chicken breast, start at long side and cut in half horizontally, cutting almost but not completely through. Open chicken and flatten to resemble butterfly shape.
  • Spread 1/4 cup Homemade Pesto onto each chicken breast; top each with 1 slice mozzarella cheese. Wrap chicken around cheese; secure with toothpicks.
  • In large bowl, mix bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with bread crumbs; place in baking dish.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cut into slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 , CarbohydrateContent 27 g, CholesterolContent 130 mg, FatContent 7 1/2 , FiberContent 2 g, ProteinContent 53 g, SaturatedFatContent 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, SodiumContent 1580 mg, SugarContent 3 g, TransFatContent 1/2 g

PESTO-MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE - FOOD.COM



Pesto-Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe - Food.com image

A flavorful, satisfying meal. My family can't get enough of this and guests rave and ask for the recipe. It is so simple to throw together for a last minute cook out. These are all ingredients I keep on hand.

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup pesto sauce (you can use store bought or use your favorite homemade)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (small perlini mozzarella balls work best,you can use larger mozzarella, just cut it down into smalle)
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, sliced

Steps:

  • Pre-heat grill to high heat.
  • Oil grill with light coat of oil (for charcoal oil before heating).
  • Rinse chicken;pat dry.
  • With sharp knife, cut a pocket deep lengthwise into the edge of each chicken breast. be careful not to cut all the way through.
  • Season chicken with pepper.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon pesto into each pocket.
  • Fill each pocket with 1/4 of mozzarella balls and 1/4 of the red pepper slices.
  • Spread remaining pesto over outside of chicken breasts to give it a light, even coating.
  • Lay chicken on oil grill. Close lid.
  • Cook until browned on bottom (about 7 minutes).
  • Turn and continue cooking until browned on other side and no longer pink in center; about 7 minutes longer (carefully cut to test).
  • Serve hot with some crusty bread, a tossed green salad, and fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8, FatContent 6.3, SaturatedFatContent 2.5, CholesterolContent 86.6, SodiumContent 464.4, CarbohydrateContent 1.5, FiberContent 0.4, SugarContent 0.1, ProteinContent 28.4

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