Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Receita

Juicy chicken breasts get a flavor explosion with homemade pesto and melty mozzarella, then coated in crispy, herb-infused breadcrumbs. This 40-minute recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for a romantic dinner or a weeknight meal! Serve with your favorite sides like scalloped potatoes for a complete and satisfying experience.

Preparo 15 min
Cozimento 40 min
Calorias 680 kcal
Proteína 105g
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Ingredientes para Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken

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Como fazer Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken

  1. Pound 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine 1 1/2 cups unseasoned breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and any other desired herbs.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade pesto with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese until the cheese is evenly coated.
  4. Spread a generous amount of the pesto-mozzarella mixture onto each chicken breast.
  5. Tightly roll up each chicken breast and secure with toothpicks.
  6. Dip each chicken breast in 1/4 cup milk, then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned breadcrumbs, ensuring full coverage.
  7. Place chicken breasts in a greased baking dish. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

65g

Carbs

15g

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken?

Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken leva cerca de 55 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 15 minutos de preparo e 40 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken?

Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken tem aproximadamente 680 calorias por porção, com cerca de 105 g de proteína, 15 g de carboidratos e 47 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken?

Os principais ingredientes de Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken são Chicken Breasts, Unseasoned Breadcrumbs, Milk, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Salt. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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