PESTO-MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
A flavorful, satisfying meal. My family can't get enough of this and guests rave and ask for the recipe. It is so simple to throw together for a last minute cook out. These are all ingredients I keep on hand.
Provided by Alskann
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pre-heat grill to high heat.
- Oil grill with light coat of oil (for charcoal oil before heating).
- Rinse chicken;pat dry.
- With sharp knife, cut a pocket deep lengthwise into the edge of each chicken breast. be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season chicken with pepper.
- Spread 1 tablespoon pesto into each pocket.
- Fill each pocket with 1/4 of mozzarella balls and 1/4 of the red pepper slices.
- Spread remaining pesto over outside of chicken breasts to give it a light, even coating.
- Lay chicken on oil grill. Close lid.
- Cook until browned on bottom (about 7 minutes).
- Turn and continue cooking until browned on other side and no longer pink in center; about 7 minutes longer (carefully cut to test).
- Serve hot with some crusty bread, a tossed green salad, and fresh fruit.
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Fariya
[email protected]Avoid this recipe at all costs!
Arslan Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time.
mariam Safwat
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Grace Sullings
[email protected]Overall, this recipe was a bit disappointing.
Md Esosa
[email protected]This recipe was easy to make, but the chicken was a bit overcooked.
Bonita Bonitarane772
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the pesto mozzarella filling was delicious.
Kaleemkhoukar Kaleemkhoukar
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used a different type of pesto.
Md Mahadi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is juicy and the pesto mozzarella filling is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
prosper Onyekosor
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the pesto mozzarella filling is delicious. It's a great meal to serve to company.
Jesi Baba
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The pesto mozzarella filling was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Zeeinelbdeen Mustafa
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the pesto mozzarella filling. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
deniz zaharia
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto mozzarella filling was divine. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken.
we noobs
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The pesto mozzarella filling was so delicious that it made the chicken taste amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
snowy fox
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and the pesto mozzarella filling was flavorful. I served it with roasted potatoes and vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
evan janicek
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto mozzarella filling was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jayla Shingoose
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto mozzarella filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.