Pesto Mozzarella and Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Delicious chicken breasts stuffed with pesto, mozzarella, and tomato, offering a burst of Italian flavors.
- 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast.
- In a bowl, mix the basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, and diced tomato.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mixture.
- Season the stuffed chicken with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top of each chicken breast.
- 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
Let the baked chicken rest for a few minutes before serving for juicier bites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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