Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Recipe

Name: Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup pesto sauce

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts
1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup pesto sauce

1
Pound out chicken breasts with meat mallet or rolling pin.
2
Take unseasoned breadcrumbs and add salt, pepper, garlic salt, parmesan cheese, thyme, and any other herbs you desire to the crumbs. (You may decide amounts to your taste, I use about a teaspoon of the spices and a tablespoon or 2 of the parmesan depending on how many breadcrumbs you use).
3
Combine homemade or store bought pesto (I prefer my homeade pesto) with shredded mozzarella cheese in a cup making sure to coat all of the cheese evenly with the pesto.
4
Spread a generous amount of the cheese mixture on the pounded out chicken breast.
5
Roll the chicken breast up and secure with toothpicks.
6
Dip the chicken breast in milk and then into the seasoned bread crumbs.
7
Place chicken onto a greased pan and place into a 400u00b0F oven for approximately 20 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear.

277

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Crispy Breaded Pesto Mozzarella Chicken

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