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How to Make Balsamic-Glazed Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Pesto and Parmesan - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a show-stopping recipe to impress your dinner guests? Look no further than these Balsamic-Glazed Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Pesto and Parmesan. This dish is not only delicious and elegant, but it is also surprisingly easy to make. With its combination of flavors and textures, it's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

The star of this dish is the tender, juicy chicken breasts that are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of pesto and Parmesan chees...

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 teaspoons sun-dried tomato oil, divided
  • 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 8 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 8 teaspoons drained and chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • toothpicks
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 stuffed chicken breasts

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut a pocket 3/4 of the way through the thickest side of each chicken breast. Season chicken with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato oil on each breast, rubbing it and some of the seasoning inside each pocket. Fill each breast with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons basil pesto, 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Insert 3 to 4 toothpicks diagonally into each breast to seal.
  • Heat remaining 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add stuffed chicken breasts and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  • While the chicken is cooking, mix together balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour into the skillet around the chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the balsamic glaze has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Spoon some glaze over each breast.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook until cheese has melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove toothpicks and drizzle with pan juices to serve.

    • Nutrition

    505 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 652mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 539mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 412mg

    Categories

    Stuffed chicken recipes
    Pesto recipes
    Parmesan recipes