Balsamic-Glazed Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Pesto and Parmesan
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Balsamic-Glazed Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Pesto and Parmesan

1. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts - 4
2. Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
3. Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
4. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 teaspoon
5. Sun-dried tomato oil, divided - 6 teaspoons
6. Shredded Parmesan cheese - 4 tablespoons
7. Basil pesto - 8 tablespoons
8. Drained and chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes - 8 teaspoons
9. Shredded mozzarella cheese - 1 cup
10. Toothpicks - 1 cup
11. Balsamic Vinegar - ⅓ cup
12. Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
13. Garlic, minced - 4 cloves

How to cook deliciously - Balsamic-Glazed Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Pesto and Parmesan

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Stage

Cut a pocket 3/4 of the way through the thickest side of each chicken breast. Season chicken with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato oil on each breast, rubbing it and some of the seasoning inside each pocket. Fill each breast with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons basil pesto, 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Insert 3 to 4 toothpicks diagonally into each breast to seal.

3. Stage

Heat remaining 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add stuffed chicken breasts and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side.

4. Stage

While the chicken is cooking, mix together balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour into the skillet around the chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the balsamic glaze has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Spoon some glaze over each breast.

5. Stage

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook until cheese has melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.

6. Stage

Remove toothpicks and drizzle with pan juices to serve.