Pesto Chicken Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Pesto Chicken Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 3/4 ounce) can chunk chicken (The amount of chicken depends on how many you are making) or 2 -3 pieces shredded cooked chicken (The amount of chicken depends on how many you are making); 6 -12 cherry tomatoes (You want the largest ones you can find, easier to core and stuff); 4 -6 tablespoons pesto sauce (canned, jarred, fresh or homemade); 2 celery ribs, chopped small; 6 -12 green olives, chopped small (I used sun-dried stuffed ones); olive oil; olive juice, from green olives; salt and pepper; 2 -3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional) or 2 -3 tablespoons romano cheese (optional); mozzarella cheese (for topping) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (9 3/4 ounce) can chunk chicken (The amount of chicken depends on how many you are making) or 2 -3 pieces shredded cooked chicken (The amount of chicken depends on how many you are making)
6 -12 cherry tomatoes (You want the largest ones you can find, easier to core and stuff)
4 -6 tablespoons pesto sauce (canned, jarred, fresh or homemade)
2 celery ribs, chopped small
6 -12 green olives, chopped small (I used sun-dried stuffed ones)
olive oil
olive juice, from green olives
salt and pepper
2 -3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional) or 2 -3 tablespoons romano cheese (optional)
mozzarella cheese (for topping) (optional)

1
Wash and core tomato. I got a tomatoes corer from Bed, Bath and Beyond for $4. Once they are cored place them upside down on a paper towel to get rid of the extra water.
2
In bowl mix chicken, celery and green olives (cheese if you want it). Mix in pesto a bit at a time, taste it once you have mixed in a couple tablespoons. Pesto can overpower the taste if you aren't careful. You may need more or less.
3
If you need a bit more moisture and don't want to use more Pesto add a bit of olive oil.
4
Pepper to taste. If it needs a more salty taste use either some of the green olive juice or salt (coarse salt is better).
5
Use either a small spoon or a Ziploc bag that the tip was cut from and fill the tomatoes.
6
If you want to get all pretty and fancy you can top it w/cheese or a green olive slice or basil leaf. You can also top w/Mozzarella Cheese and put under the broiler until cheese is melted.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 (9 3/4 ounce) can chunk chicken (The amount of chicken depends on how many you are making) or 2 -3 pieces shredded cooked chicken (The amount of chicken depends on how many you are making), 6 -12 cherry tomatoes (You want the largest ones you can find, easier to core and stuff), 4 -6 tablespoons pesto sauce (canned, jarred, fresh or homemade), 2 celery ribs, chopped small, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pesto Chicken Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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