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Pesto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast

Basic chicken breasts are filled with bright basil pesto and gooey mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts butterflied
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400F and grease a baking dish.
  2. Spread pesto inside each butterflied breast, then add mozzarella and parmesan.
  3. Fold closed and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Brush the outside with olive oil and garlic powder.
  5. Bake 24 to 28 minutes until the chicken reaches 165F and the cheese is melty.
  6. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Homemade or store-bought pesto both work beautifully here.