Name: Cheesy Pesto Mozzarella and Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (180–200 g / 6–7 oz each); 120 g / 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced; 120 g / 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 80 g / 1/3 cup basil pesto; 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml); 1 teaspoon salt (5 g); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2 g); 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g); 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (3 g)

Description

A flavorful and comforting chicken dish filled with melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic pesto, perfect for both everyday meals and special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (180–200 g / 6–7 oz each)
120 g / 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced
120 g / 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
80 g / 1/3 cup basil pesto
2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2 g)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (3 g)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Fill each pocket with pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes.
Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
Sear the chicken in olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh mozzarella for the creamiest texture. Allow the chicken to rest before slicing to keep it juicy and flavorful.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes