Name: Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 5 ounces fresh pesto, divided; 4 ounces creamy ricotta cheese, divided; 4 ounces mozzarella string cheese, unwrapped; 2 teaspoons garlic salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend

Pesto Chicken

Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Sep 2, 2025
by Abelardo Heller
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

35 mins
TOTAL TIME

50 mins
SERVING

4 People
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Transform ordinary chicken breasts into a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece! Each tender breast is carefully stuffed with creamy ricotta, vibrant pesto, and melty mozzarella, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. A quick and elegant dinner solution that's sure to impress.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Cooking spray

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

5 ounces fresh pesto, divided

4 ounces creamy ricotta cheese, divided

4 ounces mozzarella string cheese, unwrapped

2 teaspoons garlic salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon Italian herb blend

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

6 g
Cholesterol

98 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

39 g
Saturated Fat

10 g
Sodium

1452 mg
Sugar

0 g
Fat

26 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat a casserole dish with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast. Make a shallow lengthwise cut down the middle of the top of each breast, stopping about 1 inch from the ends. Gently open the breast and create horizontal slices on both sides to form a 'T' shape. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Evenly distribute the ricotta cheese into the pockets of each chicken breast. Top with mozzarella string cheese and pesto. Season the outside of the breasts with garlic salt, black pepper, and Italian herb blend. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Ensure an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (35 minutes)

For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers to the stuffing.
If you don't have mozzarella string cheese, shredded mozzarella can be used instead.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a light salad for a complete and balanced meal.
Feel free to experiment with different types of pesto, such as sun-dried tomato pesto or basil pesto.
Chicken breasts can be pounded to an even thickness before stuffing to ensure even cooking.

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