Pesto Stuffed Chicken
A delicious and simple pan fried chicken meal stuffed with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 12 sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 tbsp pesto
- 3 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp oil for pan frying
Instructions
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Salt and pepper both sides of each chicken breast. About 1/2 tspn each side.
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Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket for the pesto filling.
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Stuff each breast pocket with 1/3 of mozzarella cheese, 1 tbsp pesto and 4 sundried tomatoes. Secure with a wooden toothpick.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Pan fry for about 5-8 minutes per side or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm.
