Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast Food

PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Cut a shallow slice lengthwise down the middle of the top of each chicken breast using a sharp knife, starting and ending about 1 inch from the end. Partially fold the chicken breast in half along the slice to continue shallow, horizontal slices on both sides; slices should resemble an upside-down capital T.
• Spread 1/4 of the ricotta cheese into each pocket. Place string cheese and pesto over ricotta. Season outsides of breasts with garlic salt, black pepper, and cantanzaro herbs.
• Place chicken in the prepared casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

MOZZARELLA PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• If using Homemade Pesto, place basil and pine nuts in food processor. Cover; process a few times with on-and-off pulses. Add garlic; pulse a few times. Slowly add oil in stream while processor is running, stopping to scrape down sides of processor with rubber spatula. Add Parmesan cheese; pulse until blended.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• To butterfly each chicken breast, start at long side and cut in half horizontally, cutting almost but not completely through. Open chicken and flatten to resemble butterfly shape.
• Spread 1/4 cup Homemade Pesto onto each chicken breast; top each with 1 slice mozzarella cheese. Wrap chicken around cheese; secure with toothpicks.
• In large bowl, mix bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with bread crumbs; place in baking dish.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cut into slices to serve.

BAKED PESTO CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4. Line a baking dish with parchment or foil.
• Take the chicken breasts and smother them in the pesto on all sides. Use 4 to 8 spoonfuls of pesto, depending on your taste. Also season the chicken with salt and pepper if desired.
• Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. At 30 minutes, quickly take the chicken breasts out of the oven and sprinkle with half the mozzarella, then with chopped tomato, followed by fresh chopped herbs then the remainder of the Mozzarella.
• Place the chicken back in the oven and cook a further 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is done and no longer pink, and the cheese is melted.

PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, salt and pepper both sides of each chicken breast with approximately ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, per side.
• Slice each chicken breast horizontally along the side to create a pocket for the filling.
• Stuff each breast with approximately one third of mozzarella cheese, one tablespoon pesto and four sundried tomatoes. If the chicken breast does not close fully with the filling, try securing with a wooden toothpick.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Pan fry for about 5-8 minutes, per side, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED PESTO & RICOTTA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Cut a deep slit into middle of each chicken breast sideways to create a "pocket". Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella and pesto, Stuff 1/4 of the mixture into each breast.
• Grill for approximately 15 minutes. (Can use a Foreman grill though I prefer a gas or charcoal grill.) Serves 4.

PESTO-MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Pre-heat grill to high heat.
• Oil grill with light coat of oil (for charcoal oil before heating).
• Rinse chicken;pat dry.
• With sharp knife, cut a pocket deep lengthwise into the edge of each chicken breast. be careful not to cut all the way through.
• Season chicken with pepper.
• Spread 1 tablespoon pesto into each pocket.
• Fill each pocket with 1/4 of mozzarella balls and 1/4 of the red pepper slices.
• Spread remaining pesto over outside of chicken breasts to give it a light, even coating.
• Lay chicken on oil grill. Close lid.
• Cook until browned on bottom (about 7 minutes).
• Turn and continue cooking until browned on other side and no longer pink in center; about 7 minutes longer (carefully cut to test).
• Serve hot with some crusty bread, a tossed green salad, and fresh fruit.

PESTO RICE-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cook rice according to package directions., In a small bowl, combine tomato, pesto, salt and rice. Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill each with 3 tablespoons rice mixture; secure with toothpicks., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. In batches, brown chicken breasts on each side, adding additional oil as needed. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake 18-22 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks before serving.

PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Evenly stuff pocket of each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon pesto.
• Beat together eggs and remaining 1 tablespoon pesto in a bowl. Place Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg mixture and then coat with Parmesan cheese. Place coated chicken breast onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices are running clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CHEESY PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Slice each chicken breast along one side to create a pocket. Be sure not to cut the chicken breasts all the way through.
• Stuff each pocket with 1 slice provolone cheese and 1-2 Tbsp. pesto. Pinch chicken breasts closed and use toothpicks to secure.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken in skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
• Add 3 Tbsp. butter to a large baking pan. Place in preheated oven to melt butter, then add 3 Tbsp. lemon juice and mix to combine.
• Place chicken breasts in baking pan; cover with foil and bake 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from oven; sprinkle with shaved parmesan.
• Combine remaining pesto with 2 Tbsp. olive oil; spoon over chicken breasts.
• Top with halved tomatoes and fresh basil.

PESTO TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut chicken breasts horizontally but do not cut all the way through. Open up. (see photo above)
• Spread entire opens surface of chicken with 2 tablespoons pesto.
• Add 2 sliced tomatoes to half of the chicken.
• Top with 1/4 cup of grated mozzarella and a few spinach leaves.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle on a bit of olive oil.
• Heat oven proof skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• When olive oil is sizzling, carefully add chicken.
• Sear on each side for 2-3 minutes using tongs to turn.
• Finish baking in oven for about 8 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.
• For a dipping sauce: Combine yogurt and pesto and serve over the chicken or on the side.

CHEESY PESTO SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Using a sharp knife, start to cut the chicken breast from the thicker side to almost the end of the other side, to make a pocket.
• Rub oil, salt and pepper to the outside of the chicken breasts.
• Place half tablespoon of pesto in each chicken pocket and spread it evenly.
• Slice the mozzarella into thick slices and fold them into the pockets.
• Add the tomatoes and spinach to the chicken pockets as well.
• Secure the pockets with some wooden skewers to avoid the filling from oozing out.
• Grease a baking dish and place the chicken in it.
• Bake it in a preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes.
• Cover the chicken and let it rest for 5 mins.
• Top the chicken with garlic butter or herb butter (optional) and enjoy!

FETA AND PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• 1. To make stuffing, combine feta, pesto and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
• 2. Make a pocket in side of each chicken breast by inserting sharp paring knife into thickest part and gently cutting back and forth until a small chamber opens; do not cut all the way through breasts. Enlarge pockets gently with your fingers. Spoon about 2 tablespoons stuffing into each pocket. Close pockets with wooden toothpicks and sprinkle breasts with another 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• 3, Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 6-7 minutes per side. Remove toothpicks and sprinkle breasts with basil,.

BAKED BASIL PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

PESTO STUFFED PROSCUITTO WRAPPED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put your chicken breast on a cutting board and, with your hand flat on top of it, use a sharp knife to slice into one side of the breast, starting at the thicker end and ending at the thin point. Be careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open up your chicken breast for stuffing. Spoon desired amount of pesto into the center of the butterflied chicken breast and spread it so it is evenly coated. Then, fold your chicken back over. Wrap 2-3 slices of proscuitto around each chicken breast (depending on how large your chicken breasts are, I used 3 slices on each of my breasts). You don't need to secure your wrapped chicken with toothpicks, but if you think it needs it go for it. I just pressed mine tightly to the chicken and it cooked and stayed together just fine! Drizzle a little olive oil on the bottom of an oven safe dish. Carefully place the wrapped chicken breasts on the greased dish and tuck the wrapped proscuitto neatly underneath the chicken if it fell apart at all. Lightly drizzle a little more olive oil over the tops of wrapped chicken breasts. Season lightly with pepper (there is plenty of salty-ness from the proscuitto so no salt needed). Place chicken in preheated oven and bake until chicken is cooked through and proscuitto is crisp, about 30-35 minutes.

PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line large, rimmed sheet pan with foil. Place wire rack on top of foil. Spray with cooking spray.
• In small bowl, mix pesto and Parmesan cheese. In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 2 rounded tablespoons pesto mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Brush olive oil on both sides of chicken, and place on rack. Sprinkle with salt.
• Roast uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and stuffing in chicken reaches internal temperature of 160°F.
• Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat tomatoes to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 7 to 8 minutes, pressing with wooden spoon to break down tomatoes, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat; cover pan to keep warm.
• Brush chicken breasts with balsamic vinegar; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato sauce.