It looks like a fancy restaurant dish, but easy prep makes this chicken breast recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. Made with either homemade or prepared pesto, it can be on the table in under an hour.
Ingredients for Mozzarella Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
1 cup Firmly packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoon Pine nuts
1 Clove garlic
1/4 cup Olive or vegetable oil
0.33 cup Grated parmesan cheese
4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Homemade pesto or purchased basil pesto
4 Slices mozzarella cheese
1 cup Progressotm plain bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
As required Toothpicks
Nutrition value
394
calories per serving
22 g Fat13 g Protein36 g Carbs3 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
22g
Protein
13g
Carbs
36g
Fiber
3g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
36g
Protein
13g
Fiber
3g
Fats
Fat
22g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
302mg
Iron
5mg
Vitamin A
207mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
3mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
67mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
15mg
Vitamin E
3mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
88mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
234mg
Selenium
16mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment