Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes — baked to perfection for an easy, cheesy, and flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
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½ cup basil pesto
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8 slices fresh mozzarella or 1 cup shredded
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2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced (or 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment or foil.
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Butterfly chicken breasts and season both sides.
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Inside each pocket, layer pesto, tomato, and mozzarella. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
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(Optional) Sear in olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side in a skillet.
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Place in baking dish and bake 20–25 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
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Rest for 5 minutes, garnish, and serve hot.