PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, sundried tomatoes, pesto, shredded mozzarella cheese, oil
Provided by Vaughn Vreeland
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 9 grams
PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Enjoy your favorite summer flavors any time of year with these easy stuffed caprese chicken breasts.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
PESTO TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
An easy one skillet dish using chicken breasts, pesto, tomato, mozzarella cheese and spinach! A 30 minute meal with tons of flavor!
Provided by Kathi & Rachel
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut chicken breasts horizontally but do not cut all the way through. Open up. (see photo above)
- Spread entire opens surface of chicken with 2 tablespoons pesto.
- Add 2 sliced tomatoes to half of the chicken.
- Top with 1/4 cup of grated mozzarella and a few spinach leaves.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle on a bit of olive oil.
- Heat oven proof skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- When olive oil is sizzling, carefully add chicken.
- Sear on each side for 2-3 minutes using tongs to turn.
- Finish baking in oven for about 8 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.
- For a dipping sauce: Combine yogurt and pesto and serve over the chicken or on the side.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken breast, Calories 585 kcal, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, Fat 50 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Sodium 896 mg, Fiber 2.1 g, Sugar 1.9 g
CHEESY PESTO SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
These Cheesy Pesto Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts from Lauren Kelly Nutrition are simple to make, healthy, low carb and delicious!
Provided by Lauren Kelly
Categories brunch dinner Main Course main dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a sharp knife, start to cut the chicken breast from the thicker side to almost the end of the other side, to make a pocket.
- Rub oil, salt and pepper to the outside of the chicken breasts.
- Place half tablespoon of pesto in each chicken pocket and spread it evenly.
- Slice the mozzarella into thick slices and fold them into the pockets.
- Add the tomatoes and spinach to the chicken pockets as well.
- Secure the pockets with some wooden skewers to avoid the filling from oozing out.
- Grease a baking dish and place the chicken in it.
- Bake it in a preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes.
- Cover the chicken and let it rest for 5 mins.
- Top the chicken with garlic butter or herb butter (optional) and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 55 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 1097 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH PESTO AND CHEESE
I found this recipe on another website and modified it suit our liking. Some of the "stuffing" may spill out while cooking, but can be incorporated in the sauce. Easy and delicious
Provided by Lusil
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine Boursin, 1/3 cup of pesto and onions in a small bowl.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of boursin mixture on one side of each flattened chicken breast (cover the entire breast, leaving 1/4 inch edge around each breast).
- Fold the chicken breast in half and gently pound edges to slightly seal.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.
- Carefully dredge chicken in flour, and salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in skillet and brown on both sides until golden (chicken will finish cooking in the oven).
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- To the drippings in the skillet add wine and butter and deglaze pan, by gently scraping the bottom.
- Once the sauce has come to a boil remove from heat.
- Place chicken in a 3 x 11 casserole dish.
- Pour sauce over the chicken and dollop each breast with a teaspoon of pesto.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
MOZZARELLA PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
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 By Angie McGowan
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
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, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 7 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1580 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
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