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Pesto Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Pesto Stuffed Chicken is a weeknight winner. Super easy to make, finishes in the oven for some hands-off cooking! Creamy and delicious, everyone will love this!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • salt & pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Prepare a baking sheet - either add foil, or grease well with cooking spray (alternatively you can use a rack)
Filling
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  1. Combine cream cheese, pesto and pepper in a small bowl with a fork.
  2. Make a pocket in the chicken: Cut along the thin side, lengthways, without going all the way through.
  3. Add the pesto/cream cheese mixture to each chicken breast. Depending on how crazy you get with the filling, you can press the edges together to seal, or use toothpicks.  
  4. Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
Breading
  1. Beat egg with a fork in a bowl. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow glass dish. 
  2. Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then coat in the breadcrumbs.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the chicken on both sides, until lightly browned.
  3. Add the chicken to the baking sheet, and bake until the thickest part of the chicken breast reads 165F. About 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of your chicken.
  4. Remove from oven, and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
  5. Devour.

Notes

  • If you stuff a LOT of filling in, you may need to use toothpicks to hold your chicken together. Just remember to remove them before you eat!
  • Chicken Temperature
  • Chicken should be cooked to 165 degrees F when tested with a digital thermometer in the thickest part.
  • Storage
  • If you happen to have leftovers (lucky you!), the store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 3 days. This is not a good recipe to freeze!
  • Additions/Substitutions/Suggestions
  • Panko breadcrumbs are awesome in this recipe!
  • Add some Italian seasoning or garlic powder when seasoning the chicken, for a kick of extra flavor.
  • Add some parmesan cheese to the breadcrumbs.
  • Add a little mozzarella cheese to the filling. Ooey. Gooey. Yummy!
  • If you love pesto, add an extra tablespoon of pesto to the filling.

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 349mg (15%) Potassium 487mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 349mg 15%
Potassium 487mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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