Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breast
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breast

1. Nonstick aluminum foil -
2. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - 4
3. Mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices - 4 ounces
4. Prepared pesto, divided - 5 tablespoons
5. Eggs - 2
6. Shredded Parmesan cheese - 2 cups

How to cook deliciously - Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breast

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. Stage

Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Evenly stuff pocket of each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon pesto.

3. Stage

Beat together eggs and remaining 1 tablespoon pesto in a bowl. Place Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg mixture and then coat with Parmesan cheese. Place coated chicken breast onto the prepared baking sheet.

4. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices are running clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).