Description
Healthy Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast is a delightful and nutritious dish that transforms your dinner into a gourmet experience. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy basil pesto mixture, ensuring each bite bursts with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal is easy to prepare and packed with protein, making it a healthy choice for any dining table. Pair it with fresh salads, roasted vegetables, or fluffy quinoa for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup breadcrumb mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, basil pesto, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast without slicing through.
- Spoon the pesto filling into each pocket and secure if necessary.
- Whisk the egg in a bowl. Dip each stuffed chicken breast in the egg mixture and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place in a greased baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg