Best 4 Feta Stuffed Pesto Chicken Recipes
Feta stuffed pesto chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its juicy chicken, flavorful pesto, and creamy feta cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is simply irresistible, and it's sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO AND FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
This a very simple recipe to throw together and it tastes delicious. I just served ours over a salad but it would also work sliced over pasta with a sauce.
Provided by The Flying Chef
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 38m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pre-Heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Slice breasts and open out, using a meat mallet pound breasts, until of approximate even thickness.
- Spread pesto down center of each breast, place sliced sun-dried tomato down the center, top with feta, roll chicken breasts up and secure with prosciutto slices.
- Place breasts in an oven proof dish, drizzle olive oil over breasts and bake for about 30-35 Min's or until cooked through.
FETA STUFFED PESTO CHICKEN
This is a few different recipes thrown together. I had a bunch of feta cheese that needed to be used and we really wanted a chicken dinner. This is what we up with.
Provided by Wrecks143
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350.
- In a bowl, combine feta, tomato, onion, garlic, jalapeno, oregano, basil salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into the fatest part of each breast and create a pocket. Be careful not to cut straight through.
- Put the pesto in a large ziplock bag and place the chicken in with it. Mix it around until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
- Place the coated chicken in a greased glass pan.
- Stuff the feta mix into the pockets of each chicken breast.
- Arrange the chicken so the openings of the pockets are on an angle (facing upward) so once they start baking the mix doesn't ooze out.
- Cook for 45 minutes.
FETA AND PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
Make and share this Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by brittoneill07
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 Chicken Breasts, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. To make stuffing, combine feta, pesto and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
- 2. Make a pocket in side of each chicken breast by inserting sharp paring knife into thickest part and gently cutting back and forth until a small chamber opens; do not cut all the way through breasts. Enlarge pockets gently with your fingers. Spoon about 2 tablespoons stuffing into each pocket. Close pockets with wooden toothpicks and sprinkle breasts with another 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 3, Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 6-7 minutes per side. Remove toothpicks and sprinkle breasts with basil,.
CHICKEN, FETA, PESTO AND SUN DRIED TOMATO STUFFED CROISSANT
This will be a hit at your next party! It's easy appetizer to prepare and full of flavor. I really liked the pesto/sun-dried tomato combination. Guests will love these!
Provided by Darci Juris
Categories Poultry Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. Cut chicken into small cubes.
- 3. In a medium frying pan, heat oil and cook chicken until done. Transfer to medium bowl.
- 4. With a blender or food processor, blend together all Pesto ingredients until creamy.
- 5. Pour over chicken. Add the tomatoes and feta, toss well.
- 6. Open crescent rolls and separate. Add a spoonful of mixture to the center and roll croissant closed, pressing the ends together to close up any openings. Place on slightly greased cookie sheet.
- 7. Bake for 15 minutes, or until croissants are golden brown.
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken breasts are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) before removing from the oven.
- For a more flavorful pesto, use freshly chopped basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. You can also add other herbs, such as oregano or thyme, to taste.
- If you don't have pesto on hand, you can substitute a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Simply combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon each of dried basil, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl.
- To make the dish even more decadent, top the chicken breasts with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
- Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Feta Stuffed Pesto Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful pesto, and creamy feta cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even more delicious and impressive. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give Feta Stuffed Pesto Chicken a try.
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