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Pesto Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

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. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 513 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, tapping to take off excess sauce. Discard marinade and place chicken onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 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.
  6. Using two forks, stuff each pocket with evenly divided mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomatoes and spinach. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove, allow to rest for 5 minutes and garnish with the fresh basil and Maldon sea salt.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

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

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

% 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.