Pesto Chicken Breasts
Serves 4
20 mins prep
25 mins cook
45 mins total
This recipe features chicken breasts stuffed with a homemade pesto, mozzarella cheese, and baked to perfection. It highlights fresh ingredients like basil and tomatoes, combined with flavorful spices that create a delicious and nutritious dinner option for the family.
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1: Add basil and pine nuts to a food processor and mix. Then add Parmesan and garlic, mix. Slowly add in olive oil and mix. Mix in by hand your lemon juice, salt, and pepper until desired taste is achieved. 2: Slice chicken breasts lengthwise. Spread pesto, then mozzarella, balsamic, then Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. 3: Close the chicken breast. Drizzle olive oil. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and top with Parmesan cheese. Secure chicken breast with kitchen twine. 4: Bake at 400°F until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and serve immediately.
