PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
This stuffed chicken breast recipe uses minimal ingredients for a fast-to-fix weeknight dinner. Serve with pasta of your choice if desired. I use cantanzaro herbs from the Savory Spice Shop®, but feel free to use Italian seasoning.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 417.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 97.5 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1452.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
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Mdlokman hekim
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Dombenjak
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The chicken was overcooked and the pesto filling was bland. I don't recommend this recipe.
Moaiz Jan
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry, but the pesto filling was very flavorful. I think I'll try using a different type of chicken next time.
CH yasir
[email protected]This was my first time making pesto-stuffed chicken and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Mir Tahir
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto filling was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Xee Nasir
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make and the results are impressive.
Alexa Rocha
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the creamy pesto filling.
Prasansa Limbu
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for pesto-stuffed chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Eman Mohamed
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the pesto filling is to die for.
Anas Malik
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious meal. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect weeknight dinner.
Chewy Thirteen
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The pesto filling is especially delicious.
Eric Goza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken was dry and overcooked. I think I would try cooking it for less time next time.
Puskar Dimal
[email protected]This was a great weeknight meal. It came together quickly and easily, and the chicken was moist and delicious.
Aminata Kamara
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto filling was so flavorful.
Eduardo Lomas
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! I used a store-bought pesto sauce, but I think it would be even better with homemade.
Rosemiri Morrell
[email protected]This pesto-stuffed chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto filling was creamy and tangy.