Description
Healthy Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast is a delicious and nutritious dish that elevates your dinner game. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy pesto filling, resulting in a delightful meal thatβs perfect for family gatherings or meal prep. With a crispy breadcrumb coating and an explosion of flavor in every bite, this dish is sure to impress. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up this wholesome dinner option that aligns with your health goals while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup breadcrumb mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, basil pesto, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Create pockets in the chicken breasts using a sharp knife and stuff them with the pesto mixture.
- Beat the egg in another bowl and dip each stuffed breast into it before rolling in breadcrumbs.
- Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish and arrange the chicken breasts inside.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (155g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix herbs or spices into the breadcrumb coating. Consider using turkey or beef as alternative meats for variety. This dish can be prepared ahead of time; simply store it in the fridge until ready to bake.