Description
Healthy Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast is a delightful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of basil pesto with tender chicken, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or meal prep. This recipe features a creamy filling of cream cheese and pesto, all wrapped in juicy chicken breasts and baked to golden perfection. In just 40 minutes, you can create a nutritious and impressive meal that appeals to both adults and kids alike. Serve this gourmet dish alongside your favorite vegetables or grains for a wholesome dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup breadcrumb mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, basil pesto, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Flatten each chicken breast using a meat mallet between plastic wrap.
- Spread the pesto mixture on each breast and roll them tightly.
- Dip each roll in beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg