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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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Pesto Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 732kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 2085mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8905IU | Vitamin C: 8.1mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 4.8mg