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PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Pesto Stuffed Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, sundried tomatoes, pesto, shredded mozzarella cheese, oil

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Total Time 30 minutes

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
12 sundried tomatoes
3 tablespoons pesto
3 oz shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons oil, for pan frying

Steps:

  • 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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, CarbohydrateContent 17 grams, FatContent 31 grams, FiberContent 3 grams, ProteinContent 57 grams, SugarContent 9 grams

PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE - BETTYCROCKER.COM



Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe - BettyCrocker.com image

Enjoy your favorite summer flavors any time of year with these easy stuffed caprese chicken breasts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line large, rimmed sheet pan with foil. Place wire rack on top of foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix pesto and Parmesan cheese. In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 2 rounded tablespoons pesto mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Brush olive oil on both sides of chicken, and place on rack. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Roast uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and stuffing in chicken reaches internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat tomatoes to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 7 to 8 minutes, pressing with wooden spoon to break down tomatoes, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat; cover pan to keep warm.
  • Brush chicken breasts with balsamic vinegar; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 , CarbohydrateContent 9 g, CholesterolContent 135 mg, FatContent 2 1/2 , FiberContent 1 g, ProteinContent 50 g, SaturatedFatContent 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, SodiumContent 1000 mg, SugarContent 0 g, TransFatContent 0 g

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