Pesto Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
513 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
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Pesto Spinach Stuffed Chicken are chicken breasts stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomatoes and spinach. Marinated in a yogurt and basil pesto sauce, they are moist and flavorful.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 cup julienned sun dried tomatoes in oil , drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup mozzarella , shredded
- fresh basil , for garnish
- Maldon sea salt , for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by using a very sharp knife and carefully cutting a pocket into the side of the chicken breast that is about 1/2" shy of cutting completely through the other side and ends.
- Combine the chicken breasts, Greek yogurt, pesto and Kosher salt in an airtight plastic bag. Massage marinade into chicken breasts, including the pocket. Marinate in the refrigerator from 1 to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, tapping to take off excess sauce. Discard marinade and place chicken onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, remove from the oven. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the chicken, so make sure they reach 160°F.
- Using two forks, stuff each pocket with evenly divided mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomatoes and spinach. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove, allow to rest for 5 minutes and garnish with the fresh basil and Maldon sea salt.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 five days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes or the microwave.
- Cooked chicken breasts can be frozen in airtight containers. To thaw, place frozen breast into a 350°F oven and cook for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
513kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
1527mg
(64%)
Potassium
746mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2005IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
16.4mg
(18%)
Calcium
314mg
(31%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1527mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 746mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2005IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 314mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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