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Cheesy Pesto Stuffed Chicken

This Cheesy Pesto Stuffed Chicken is the ultimate dinner recipe! Ready in 30 minute or less, this dish is packed with flavor and so easy to make. It combines boneless, skinless chicken breasts with basil pesto, grape tomatoes, and two types of cheese. Perfect for weekday dinners or date nights in....if you're looking for an easy, delicious twist on dinner, you'll love this stuffed chicken recipe!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 6 boneless skinless Heritage Farm chicken breasts
  • 6 slices Roundy's provolone cheese
  • 1 jar basil pesto
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. shaved parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c. halved grape tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh basil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Slice each chicken breast along one side to create a pocket. Be sure not to cut the chicken breasts all the way through.
  • Stuff each pocket with 1 slice provolone cheese and 1-2 Tbsp. pesto. Pinch chicken breasts closed and use toothpicks to secure.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken in skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
  • Add 3 Tbsp. butter to a large baking pan. Place in preheated oven to melt butter, then add 3 Tbsp. lemon juice and mix to combine.
  • Place chicken breasts in baking pan; cover with foil and bake 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from oven; sprinkle with shaved parmesan.
  • Combine remaining pesto with 2 Tbsp. olive oil; spoon over chicken breasts.
  • Top with halved tomatoes and fresh basil.