Pesto Chicken Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this simple yet elegant Pesto Chicken recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed and topped with a vibrant pesto and mozzarella mixture, then baked to perfection. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 291.3 kcal
Protein 66g
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Ingredients for Pesto Chicken

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How to Make Pesto Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Butterfly each chicken breast: Using a sharp knife, cut a horizontal slit into each breast, almost all the way through, creating a pocket.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup pesto, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  4. Stuff half of the pesto mixture into each chicken breast pocket.
  5. Spread the remaining pesto mixture evenly over the top of the chicken breasts.
  6. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

25g

Carbs

0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pesto Chicken?

Pesto Chicken takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pesto Chicken?

Pesto Chicken has approximately 291.3 calories per serving, with about 66 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pesto Chicken?

The key ingredients for Pesto Chicken are Chicken Breasts, Pesto Sauce, Dijon Mustard, Mozzarella Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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