Steps to Make Lemon Pesto Chicken Breast

Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breast

They're cheap, easy to cook, and filled with lean protein.

Recipe Summary Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breast

A quick and easy keto pesto-stuffed chicken breast recipe.

Ingredients | Lemon Pesto Chicken Breast

nonstick aluminum foil

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices

5 tablespoons prepared pesto, divided

2 eggs

2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Evenly stuff pocket of each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon pesto.

Beat together eggs and remaining 1 tablespoon pesto in a bowl. Place Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg mixture and then coat with Parmesan cheese. Place coated chicken breast onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices are running clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Info | Lemon Pesto Chicken Breast

prep: 15 mins cook: 20 mins total: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 stuffed chicken breasts

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Images of Lemon Pesto Chicken Breast

Lemon Pesto Chicken Breast : To make the dressing, put the pesto, mayonnaise and lemon juice in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper and mix to combine.