Breaded Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Breaded Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts; 4 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup cottage cheese; 4 tablespoons basil pesto; 1 ½ tablespoons roasted red peppers, chopped; ¼ cup feta cheese; ⅓ cup whole wheat flour; ⅓ cup whole wheat bread crumbs; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

6 chicken breasts
4 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup cottage cheese
4 tablespoons basil pesto
1 ½ tablespoons roasted red peppers, chopped
¼ cup feta cheese
⅓ cup whole wheat flour
⅓ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk

1
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Mix the filling ingredients together in a bowl with a fork.
3
Cut a pocket in the chicken breast.
4
Be sure not to cut all the way through the breast.
5
Keep the hole small.
6
Stuff approximately 2 tablespoons of filling in each breast.
7
Heat a cast iron skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
8
Brown the chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side.
9
Remove from pan.
10
Beat the wet mixture in a wide bowl with a fork, until it is a uniform color.
11
In another bowl mix the breading ingredients.
12
Coat the chicken with the wet mixture and then place in the breading bowl and coat with the breading mixture.
13
Place into cast iron pan.
14
Drizzle with olive oil and place in the hot oven.
15
Bake for 15 minutes.
16
Remove and cover each breast with 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese.
17
Return to the oven for 5 minutes.

619

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken breasts, 4 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup cottage cheese, 4 tablespoons basil pesto, and more.

Yes, Breaded Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Breaded Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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