Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for chicken breast stuffed with flavorful pesto, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the pesto, chopped spinach, and mozzarella cheese.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the pesto mixture.
- Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil and herbs before stuffing.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Healthy Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast, Chicken Recipe, Healthy Dinner