Pesto Mozzarella and Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts
A delightful dish featuring succulent chicken breasts stuffed with basil pesto, gooey mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 large tomato, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast.
- In a bowl, mix the pesto, mozzarella, and diced tomato.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use fresh pesto and avoid overstuffing. Let the chicken rest before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg