Pesto Mozzarella Chicken is perfect for entertaining or when you crave a jaw-dropping but straightforward meal to present to your family. Seasoned chicken stuffed with mozzarella, pesto and tomatoes is packed with flavor and looks like a meal you’d get in a restaurant.
Cut the chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket making sure the chicken breast is not cut all the way through.
Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasonings, salt and pepper. Rub the seasoning evenly on the outside.
Spread the pesto sauce inside the chicken surface, about 2 tablespoons per chicken breast.
Arrange 2 tomato slices per chicken breast. Add a few basil leaves and top with mozzarella cheese and seal the chicken with a toothpick.
Heat a large skillet with olive oil; add the chicken gently and sear the chicken to golden on both sides for about 4-5 minutes. Simmer the flame and allow the chicken to cook through for 8-10 minutes.
Serve the pesto mozzarella stuffed chicken once done.
Notes
Select chicken breasts that are similar in size.
Butterfly the chicken breast or cut a pocket into the side, being careful not to cut through the chicken.
Dry the chicken with a paper towel before seasoning.
Season the chicken before filling the chicken with pesto and mozzarella, and be sure to season the chicken inside and out.
Close the chicken with toothpicks.
Cook until an instant thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.