Pesto Chicken Stuffed Garlic Bread Recipe By Tasty Recipes

CHICKEN PARMESAN-STUFFED GARLIC BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Slice the chicken breast into ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) thick strips.
• Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into 3 separate bowls.
• Roll a chicken strip in the flour, dusting off excess. Dip the strip into the egg, then place into the bread crumbs, coating it completely.
• Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Preheat oven to 350°F (180˚C).
• Fry the breaded chicken strips until both sides are golden brown.
• Remove from heat and drain on a paper towel.
• Slice the baguette into thirds or fourths (each baguette piece should be roughly the same length of the fried chicken strips).
• Hollow out the insides of the baguette pieces with a knife.
• Lay two slices of mozzarella on top of each other with a 1 inch (2 ½ cm) overlap. Place a chicken strip on the overlapping region, then fold the mozzarella tightly around the chicken.
• Push the rolled chicken strips into a baguette piece.
• Slice the stuffed baguette pieces into 1 inch (2 ½ cm) slices, then place them tightly side-by-side on a baking sheet lined with foil.
• In a small bowl, mix together ingredients for garlic butter.
• Brush the garlic butter evenly over the baguette slices, making sure some drips in between the slices.
• Wrap the foil over the re-assembled baguette and bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and the top is starting to brown.
• Remove the foil and serve with marinara!
• Nutrition Calories: 2689 Fat: 170 grams Carbs: 221 grams Fiber: 12 grams Sugars: 17 grams Protein: 67 grams
• Enjoy!

PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

PESTO CHICKEN-STUFFED GARLIC BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• Form a rope with one package of pizza dough about 12 inches (30 cm) long, then press flat.
• Spread half of the pesto evenly on flattened dough, then sprinkle half of the mozzarella on top of the pesto. Place half of the chicken on top of the mozzarella.
• Pinch the dough closed, and squeeze together, making sure the ingredients are not coming out.
• Fold the stuffed dough rope into a zigzag shape. Repeat with second package of dough. Transfer one stuffed dough to a greased loaf pan.
• Mix together melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and parsley. Spoon half of the garlic butter over first layer of stuffed dough.
• Place second stuffed dough on top. Spoon the rest the garlic butter over the top . Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top of the loaf.
• Bake for 30 minutes. Cover the loaf pan with foil, then bake for an additional 30 minutes.
• Remove from loaf pan and let cool.
• Top with parsley (optional), slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

ONE-PAN GARLIC CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until chicken is browned.
• Then, mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, and pesto, stirring until evenly combined.
• Next, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, about five to seven minutes.
• Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat.
• To serve, sprinkle parmesan cheese and basil on top!
• Enjoy!

GARLIC BUTTER-STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a bowl, add the butter, garlic, and parsley and mix until fully combined.
• Shape butter into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for 15 minutes.
• On a cutting board, slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and pound until the chicken is ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick.
• Divide the butter into fourths.
• Season with salt and pepper. Place a portion of butter on the flattened chicken breast and roll it up, creating a log.
• Coat the rolled chicken in flour followed, by eggs and bread crumbs. Repeat once more.
• Cover the chicken in plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutes while the oil is heating.
• Fry in oil for 3-4 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!