A delicious and underrated meal featuring chicken breasts stuffed with pesto, mozzarella cheese, and baked to perfection. This recipe incorporates fresh ingredients for a flavorful experience.
1: Add basil and pine nuts to a food processor and mix.
2: Add Parmesan and garlic to the processor and mix. Slowly add in olive oil and mix.
3: Mix in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
4: Slice chicken breasts lengthwise.
5: Spread pesto, then mozzarella, balsamic, and Italian seasoning on the chicken.
6: Close the chicken breast and drizzle with olive oil.
7: Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then top with Parmesan cheese.
8: Secure chicken breast with kitchen twine.
9: Bake at 400°F until internal temp reaches 165°F.
10: Remove and serve immediately.
