Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Chicken Breast - Dinner

A quick and easy keto pesto-stuffed chicken breast recipe.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 stuffed chicken breasts

Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingredients

nonstick aluminum foil

4 boneless

skinless chicken breasts

4 ounces mozzarella cheese

cut into 4 slices

5 tablespoons prepared pesto

divided

2 eggs

2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Evenly stuff pocket of each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon pesto.

Step 3

Beat together eggs and remaining 1 tablespoon pesto in a bowl. Place Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg mixture and then coat with Parmesan cheese. Place coated chicken breast onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices are running clear 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 502.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 52.5g 105%

Carbohydrates: 3.9g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 30g 46%

Saturated Fat: 13.7g 69%

Cholesterol: 217.2mg 72%

Vitamin A Iu: 631.9IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 20.5mg 158%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 1.4mg 2%

Folate: 25.9mcg 7%

Calcium: 827.6mg 83%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 56.6mg 20%

Potassium: 358.6mg 10%

Sodium: 1027.1mg 41%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 270.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.