Description
Healthy Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast is a mouthwatering dish that brings together succulent chicken and a creamy, herbaceous filling. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a delightful mixture of cream cheese and basil pesto. Not only is it quick to prepare, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish, but it also offers a healthy option rich in protein and low in carbs. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, this dish will impress with its vibrant flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup breadcrumb mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, basil pesto, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Place the filling on one side of each chicken breast and fold over to enclose the filling.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl; dip each stuffed chicken breast into the egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and arrange the coated breasts in a baking dish drizzled with olive oil.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (156g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg