If you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying main course that will impress your family and friends, look no further than stuffed chicken breasts with gruyere pesto. This dish combines tender, juicy chicken with a flavorful stuffing made from creamy Gruyère cheese, aromatic pesto, and a blend of herbs and spices. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a delicious and memorable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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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
GRUYERE-STUFFED CHICKEN W/CARAMELIZED APPLES AND ONIONS
Boneless chicken breasts, rolled and stuffed with creamy Gruyere cheese are breaded, shallow-fried and served with caramelized apples and red onion.
Provided by Lynne Webb
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- If the chicken breasts have the tenderloins attached, remove them and reserve for another use. Gently pound the breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to a uniform thickness of 1/2-inch. Season with salt and pepper and a little ground nutmeg.
- Place a portion of shredded cheese toward the center of each chicken breast and, starting from the narrower of the two ends, roll tightly and secure with a toothpick. Use your fingers to tuck in the open ends of the roll as best you can.
- Beat the egg and milk together in a shallow dish. Combine the breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon of salt, some freshly ground pepper and about 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, then spread them on a plate.
- Carefully dip the chicken breasts in the egg-milk mixture, then roll them in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to be sure the crumbs are adhering well.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until the crumbs turn a light golden brown on all sides and the meat begins to firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish and bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken bakes, make the caramelized apples and onions. Wipe out your pan, then melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the apples, brandy, currant jelly and water. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and golden,10 to 12 minutes longer. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- To serve, slice a few pieces from each chicken breast, plate individually and place the apples on the side.
PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Enjoy your favorite summer flavors any time of year with these easy stuffed caprese chicken breasts.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line large, rimmed sheet pan with foil. Place wire rack on top of foil. Spray with cooking spray.
- In small bowl, mix pesto and Parmesan cheese. In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 2 rounded tablespoons pesto mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Brush olive oil on both sides of chicken, and place on rack. Sprinkle with salt.
- Roast uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and stuffing in chicken reaches internal temperature of 160°F.
- Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat tomatoes to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 7 to 8 minutes, pressing with wooden spoon to break down tomatoes, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat; cover pan to keep warm.
- Brush chicken breasts with balsamic vinegar; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
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
GRUYERE AND PESTO FILLED CHICKEN BREASTS
A sophisticated sounding dish that uses ready-made pesto sauce as a time-saver. A great special occasion or company dish.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pound chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper. Mix gruyere cheese, pesto, pine nuts, and green onions in a small bowl.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on top of each chicken breast and roll tightly. Dredge chicken breasts in flour. Saute chicken breasts in heated oil at medium-high heat until golden brown, turning occasionally, for approximately 6 minutes.
- Place chicken in pan and bake until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
FETA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
Boneless chicken breast stuffed with feta cheese. Great for entertaining.
Provided by TruBlue
Categories Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast.
- Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Cut feta block into 10 slices crosswise, then cut in half again lengthwise. Roll each piece of feta in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Stuff 2 pieces coated feta into the pocket of each chicken breast. Season breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add chicken and cook until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate and keep warm while cooking remaining chicken.
- Slice chicken at a 45-degree angle and arrange on a plate. Sprinkle with crumbled feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 123.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 474.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
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
GRUYERE CHICKEN
Make and share this Gruyere Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Flatten chicken breasts until 1/2 inch thick (I use heel of my hand).
- Dust the breasts with the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Transfer to a lined baking tray and cover with foil.
- Add the mushrooms and spring onions to the frying pan and cook for 2 minutes or until the spring onion is soft.
- Add the cream and brandy and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 minute or until the sauce reduces slightly, season with salt and the freshly ground black pepper.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken and top with the cheese.
- Place under a hot grill until cheese melts and begins to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.7, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 192.3, Sodium 235.2, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 63.1
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
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH PESTO AND CHEESE
I found this recipe on another website and modified it suit our liking. Some of the "stuffing" may spill out while cooking, but can be incorporated in the sauce. Easy and delicious
Provided by Lusil
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine Boursin, 1/3 cup of pesto and onions in a small bowl.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of boursin mixture on one side of each flattened chicken breast (cover the entire breast, leaving 1/4 inch edge around each breast).
- Fold the chicken breast in half and gently pound edges to slightly seal.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.
- Carefully dredge chicken in flour, and salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in skillet and brown on both sides until golden (chicken will finish cooking in the oven).
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- To the drippings in the skillet add wine and butter and deglaze pan, by gently scraping the bottom.
- Once the sauce has come to a boil remove from heat.
- Place chicken in a 3 x 11 casserole dish.
- Pour sauce over the chicken and dollop each breast with a teaspoon of pesto.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so they cook evenly. You can also use chicken tenders for a smaller, bite-sized option.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your stuffed chicken breasts will taste. Use fresh herbs, pesto, and Gruyère cheese for the best flavor.
- Don't overstuff the chicken breasts: If you overstuff them, they will be difficult to cook evenly and may burst open. Aim to fill each chicken breast with about 1/4 cup of stuffing.
- Cook the chicken breasts until they are cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit when cooked. You can check this with a meat thermometer.
- Let the chicken breasts rest before serving: This will help the juices redistribute and make the chicken more tender.
Conclusion:
Stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these stuffed chicken breasts a try. You won't be disappointed!
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