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Feta Stuffed Pesto Chicken

Feta Stuffed Pesto Chicken prepared dish

Feta stuffed pesto chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts filled with creamy feta cheese and aromatic pesto. This flavorful meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be served with a side of vegetables or a fresh salad.

This recipe is mediterranean style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include olive oil, fresh basil, salt, pesto sauce.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 100 g pesto sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 200 g feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, pesto sauce, minced garlic, and chopped fresh basil.
  3. Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing it horizontally without cutting all the way through.
  4. Stuff each chicken breast with the feta and pesto mixture, ensuring they are well filled.
  5. Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
  6. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  7. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  9. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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