Name: Pesto Stuffed Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts; 4 tbsp basil pesto; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper

Pesto Stuffed Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

Aretha Barajas Modified: July 16, 2024

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How To Make Pesto Stuffed Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with basil pesto and baked to perfection.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts
4 tbsp basil pesto
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Butterfly chicken breasts by slicing them in half horizontally, but leaving a small part of the edge uncut. Open the chicken breasts like a book.
Spread 1 tbsp of basil pesto over the inside of each chicken breast.
Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over each chicken breast.
Fold the chicken breasts back together and secure with toothpicks.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Remove the toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition

Calories : 215kcal
Total Fat : 6g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 102mg
Sodium : 741mg
Total Carbohydrates : 1g
Protein : 38g

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