How to Make Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve at your next dinner party? Look no further than Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts! This recipe takes the classic chicken breast and elevates it to new heights with a flavorful pesto filling that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or just looking to elevate your weeknight dinner, this dish is a winner.

What makes this dish so special is the homemade pesto filling. Made with fresh basil, garlic, pine...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 5 ounces pesto, divided
  • 4 ounces ricotta cheese, divided
  • 4 ounces mozzarella string cheese, unwrapped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cantanzaro herbs (from Savory Spice Shop®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Cut a shallow slice lengthwise down the middle of the top of each chicken breast using a sharp knife, starting and ending about 1 inch from the end. Partially fold the chicken breast in half along the slice to continue shallow, horizontal slices on both sides; slices should resemble an upside-down capital T.
  • Spread 1/4 of the ricotta cheese into each pocket. Place string cheese and pesto over ricotta. Season outsides of breasts with garlic salt, black pepper, and cantanzaro herbs.
  • Place chicken in the prepared casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    418 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 1452mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 584mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 329mg