Stuffed Pesto Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    732 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Stuffed Pesto Chicken

Stuffed Pesto Chicken recipe turns an ordinary chicken breast into a gourmet entree! Stuffed with feta cheese, topped with pesto and spices, this quick dinner is sure to impress!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup paprika this is not a typo
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 cup HemisFares Pesto
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. With sharp knife cut a slit into chicken breasts not cutting all the way through, just creating a "pocket".
  3. Stuff each "pocket" with feta cheese.
  4. In small bowl combine: paprika, cumin, oregano, thyme and salt. Rub mixture over each chicken breast and set aside. 
  5. Heat olive oil in cast-iron or stainless steel skillet (oven safe) over medium-high heat.
  6. When oil is hot, add chicken and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. 
  7. Spoon pesto over chicken, cover, and place in preheated oven. 
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes (chicken breast thickness vary greatly) until cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  9. Remove and top with extra pesto (optional), any extra feta cheese, and cherry tomatoes. 
  10. Serve with pasta or potatoes (see notes above).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 732kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 59g (91%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 2085mg (87%) Potassium 856mg (24%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 8905IU (178%) Vitamin C 8.1mg (9%) Calcium 430mg (43%) Iron 4.8mg (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 732 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 732kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 59g 91%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 2085mg 87%
Potassium 856mg 18%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 8905IU 178%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 9%
Calcium 430mg 43%
Iron 4.8mg 27%

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

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