Best 7 Pesto Stuffed Chicken Recipe By Tasty Recipes
Calling all chicken and pesto lovers! This comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate recipe for pesto stuffed chicken, a dish that combines the vibrant flavors of basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese with the succulent juiciness of chicken. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of stuffing and roasting, we'll explore every step in detail, ensuring you create a mouthwatering meal that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PESTO CHICKEN-STUFFED GARLIC BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pizza dough, pesto, shredded mozzarella cheese, chicken, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Julie Klink
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- Form a rope with one package of pizza dough about 12 inches (30 cm) long, then press flat.
- Spread half of the pesto evenly on flattened dough, then sprinkle half of the mozzarella on top of the pesto. Place half of the chicken on top of the mozzarella.
- Pinch the dough closed, and squeeze together, making sure the ingredients are not coming out.
- Fold the stuffed dough rope into a zigzag shape. Repeat with second package of dough. Transfer one stuffed dough to a greased loaf pan.
- Mix together melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and parsley. Spoon half of the garlic butter over first layer of stuffed dough.
- Place second stuffed dough on top. Spoon the rest the garlic butter over the top . Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top of the loaf.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Cover the loaf pan with foil, then bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove from loaf pan and let cool.
- Top with parsley (optional), slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 2 grams
PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, sundried tomatoes, pesto, shredded mozzarella cheese, oil
Provided by Vaughn Vreeland
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a cutting board, salt and pepper both sides of each chicken breast with approximately ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, per side.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally along the side to create a pocket for the filling.
- Stuff each breast with approximately one third of mozzarella cheese, one tablespoon pesto and four sundried tomatoes. If the chicken breast does not close fully with the filling, try securing with a wooden toothpick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Pan fry for about 5-8 minutes, per side, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 9 grams
EASY CHICKEN PESTO STUFFED PEPPERS
On busy weeknights, I don't want to spend more than 30 minutes preparing dinner, nor do I want to wash a towering pile of dishes. This recipe delivers without having to sacrifice flavor! -Olivia Cruz, Greenville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove stems and seeds. Place peppers on a baking sheet, skin side up. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, rice and pesto. When cool enough to handle, fill peppers with chicken mixture; return to baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
PESTO RICE-STUFFED CHICKEN
Juicy stuffed chicken is perfect for basil fans, but I've just as easily used shredded cheese in place of the pesto for my pickier eaters. -Rachel Dion, Port Charlotte, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cook rice according to package directions., In a small bowl, combine tomato, pesto, salt and rice. Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill each with 3 tablespoons rice mixture; secure with toothpicks., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. In batches, brown chicken breasts on each side, adding additional oil as needed. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake 18-22 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
A quick and easy keto pesto-stuffed chicken breast recipe.
Provided by My Hot Southern Mess
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Evenly stuff pocket of each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon pesto.
- Beat together eggs and remaining 1 tablespoon pesto in a bowl. Place Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg mixture and then coat with Parmesan cheese. Place coated chicken breast onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices are running clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 217.2 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 52.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1027.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
This stuffed chicken breast recipe uses minimal ingredients for a fast-to-fix weeknight dinner. Serve with pasta of your choice if desired. I use cantanzaro herbs from the Savory Spice Shop®, but feel free to use Italian seasoning.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cut a shallow slice lengthwise down the middle of the top of each chicken breast using a sharp knife, starting and ending about 1 inch from the end. Partially fold the chicken breast in half along the slice to continue shallow, horizontal slices on both sides; slices should resemble an upside-down capital T.
- Spread 1/4 of the ricotta cheese into each pocket. Place string cheese and pesto over ricotta. Season outsides of breasts with garlic salt, black pepper, and cantanzaro herbs.
- Place chicken in the prepared casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 97.5 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1452.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN THIGHS
A favourite of mine for an informal dinner party. Change the basil pesto for the sun-dried tomato version for a variation!
Provided by Norahs Girl
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Spread a little pesto under the skin of each chicken thigh.
- Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a heavy based saucepan and sauté chicken in batches until lightly browned all over.
- Remove with slotted spoon and reserve whilst sautéing the remainder.
- Heat remaining oil in pan add onions and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and tomato puree.
- Add basil leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in white wine and simmer for 5 minutes more.
- Season to taste.
- Lay peppers in a large ovenproof dish,pour over tomato sauce, top with chicken and sprinkle paprika over.
- Bake at 375°F/190°C for 25 minutes.
- Garnish with some more basil leaves.
- Pesto Sauce: Liquidise all ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1077.3, Fat 82.4, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 179.4, Sodium 377, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 12.2, Protein 42.6
Tips:
- Marinate the chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help tenderize them and infuse them with flavor.
- Use a food processor or blender to make the pesto sauce quickly and easily.
- If you don't have any pine nuts, you can substitute walnuts, almonds, or pistachios in the pesto sauce.
- To prevent the chicken breasts from drying out, cook them over medium heat and don't overcook them.
- Serve the pesto-stuffed chicken breasts immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Pesto-stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The flavorful pesto sauce complements the tender chicken perfectly, and the whole dish can be prepared in under an hour. 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 this pesto-stuffed chicken a try!
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