Healthy Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast
Looking for a delicious and healthy dinner option? This Healthy Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast is the perfect solution! Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and basil pesto, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. Not only is this dish quick to prepare, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish, but it’s also family-friendly and versatile. You can easily customize the filling or swap proteins to cater to your preferences. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a nutritious meal that brings everyone together at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Meal
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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 until well combined.
- Cut pockets into each chicken breast carefully.
- Generously stuff each pocket with the pesto mixture and secure openings with toothpicks if necessary.
- Dip stuffed chicken in beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear each side until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg