Healthy Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast
If you’re on the hunt for a delightful and healthy dinner option, look no further than this Healthy Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast. Bursting with flavor and simplicity, this dish elevates any weeknight meal while being family-friendly and perfect for meal prep. With a creamy pesto filling and golden crust, it’s an impressive yet easy recipe that ensures you spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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
- Mix cream cheese and basil pesto in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast by slicing into the side carefully.
- Generously stuff each pocket with the cream cheese mixture.
- Dip stuffed chicken in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the stuffed chicken breasts.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg