Buy Now →Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Indulge in this one-pan savory meal. It’s bursting with flavor from the fresh pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and herbs. Pair it with toast and roasted veggies for a classic dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stove & Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
1 lb chicken breasts
1/3 cup pesto sauce
3–4 slices mozzarella
2–3 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt and fresh cracked black pepper
1 Tbsp butter or olive oil
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Fresh Tomato Topping:
1/4 cup cherry halved cherry tomatoes
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt and fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Slice the chicken through the middle horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through the chicken. Open the chicken and spread with pesto then add the mozzarella. Close the chicken, covering the filling.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil (or rub with butter) and season with salt, cracked pepper, and fresh minced garlic, rubbing it into the top of the chicken.
- Preheat an oven-safe skillet (see notes if you don’t have one) to medium heat with butter or oil. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook 5 mins. Add the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and fresh thyme and add a little salt and pepper if desired. Cook a couple mins on the stove then transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 16-23 mins, until the chicken is cooked through. This will depend on how large/thick the chicken is. I recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure you don’t overcook it!
- Toss together the fresh tomato topping while you wait on the chicken to cook.
- Remove chicken from the oven after it’s cooked through and baste the chicken in the sauce that’s at the bottom of the skillet.
- Serve the chicken with the tomato mixture and a spoonful of sauce from the bottom of the skillet. Pair with toast, roasted potatoes, rice or other side of choice!
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Notes
*do not transfer to another dish if using cast iron, but if using a regular skillet, then transfer to another dish before placing in the oven.
Find it online: https://homecookedliving.com/pesto-mozzarella-stuffed-chicken/
