Pesto Stuffed Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts give Pesto Stuffed Chicken its satisfying combination of basil pesto, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 whole chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup pesto sauce
- 8 slices vine-ripe tomato
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 5 – 6 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cut each chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket without cutting all the way through.
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasonings evenly over the outside of each breast.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce inside each chicken breast.
- Place 2 tomato slices inside each chicken breast. Add a few basil leaves and top with mozzarella cheese. Close each chicken breast and secure it with a toothpick.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden. Reduce the heat and cook for another 8-10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts from the skillet to a serving plate, discard the toothpicks, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1021mg | Potassium: 997mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1368IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 2mg