Pesto and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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This recipe for Pesto and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to impress. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a combination of creamy goat cheese and vibrant pesto, creating a mouthwatering combination of flavors. The chicken is then baked to perfection, resulting in juicy and succulent meat with a cheesy and herbaceous filling. Perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight treat, this recipe is easy to make and will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Keywords: Pesto, Goat cheese, Stuffed chicken breasts, Flavorful, Baked

Pesto and goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts recipe details

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Boneless skinless chicken breasts with a rich goat cheese and pesto stuffing. Serve with saffron rice and a veggie!
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients

Serves: 2

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder or minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon crushed black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1 package crumbled goat cheese
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 45 mins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat bottom of a baking dish with a thin layer of olive oil.
2. Make deep pockets in chicken breasts. Season them with garlic, pepper and paprika outside and inside the pocket. Smear inside of pocket with pesto sauce and crumble in goat cheese. Set stuffed chicken in baking dish.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink, about 45 minutes. Garnish with rosemary.