Description
Create restaurant-worthy chicken breasts in your own kitchen! This easy recipe features tender chicken stuffed with a flavorful pesto and feta cheese filling. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight when you want something special without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- In a small bowl, mix together the pesto and feta cheese.
- Stuff the pesto and feta mixture into the pockets of the chicken breasts.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg