Pesto Stuffed Chicken
This stuffed chicken breast is juicy, cheesy, creamy and full of pesto flavor!
Servings: 4
Calories: 729kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup roasted red peppers drained
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each chicken breast horizontally about 2/3 of the way through; season the chicken with seasoned salt and place into prepared pan.
- Lift the top flap of one of the chicken breasts open and spread an ounce of cream cheese in the middle. Spread about 1 tsp of the pesto over the cream cheese. Add 1/4 cup roasted red peppers and finally 1/4 cup of the cheese. Repeat until all of the chicken breasts have been stuffed.
- Close the chicken breasts and use two toothpicks to hold it shut.
- Brush the remaining pesto on top of the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center of the chicken reaches 160°F.
- Let the chicken sit for a few minutes, then remove the toothpicks and serve.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1breast | Calories: 729kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19.5g | Trans Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1464IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 3mg