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Easy Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe Breast Italien Way

Stuffed chicken breast is a delicious and versatile dish that brings gourmet flair to your kitchen. Tender chicken is filled with a savory mixture of pesto, creamy mozzarella, tangy sun-dried tomatoes and fresh baby spinach. The combination is lightly seared to golden perfection and finished in the oven for a juicy, mouthwatering result.

Cuisine
Course
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 35 mins
Cooking Temp 220  °C
Servings 1
Calories 478
Best season Summer, Spring
Dietary Meat
Description

Looking for a flavorful yet easy-to-make dish? This stuffed chicken breast recipe combines the rich flavors of pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant meal to impress your guests!

Ingredients
  • 1 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp pesto
  • 25 g sun-dried tomatoes
  • 40 g mozzarella
  • 15 g baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • paprika powder
Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally, creating a pocket, but keep the halves attached.
  2. Spread pesto inside the chicken breasts. Slice the mozzarella and layer it with sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach inside.
  3. Close the chicken breasts and secure them with toothpicks.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan. Place the chicken in the pan, season with salt, pepper and paprika powder and sear on both sides.
  5. Transfer to a preheated oven at 220°C (430°F) and bake for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 487kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g30%
Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
Protein 70g140%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Stuffed chicken breast recipe, Pesto chicken breast, Mozzarella stuffed chicken, Chicken breast with sun-dried tomatoes, Easy gourmet chicken recipe
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Vera Harzog
Food Blogger

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