Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Easy, yummy and healthy!!! Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1/2 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese |
2 tablespoons pesto sauce |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
3 tablespoons fresh basil |
Directions:
1. 1. To make stuffing, combine feta, pesto and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
2. 2. Make a pocket in side of each chicken breast by inserting sharp paring knife into thickest part and gently cutting back and forth until a small chamber opens; do not cut all the way through breasts. Enlarge pockets gently with your fingers. Spoon about 2 tablespoons stuffing into each pocket. Close pockets with wooden toothpicks and sprinkle breasts with another 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
3. 3, Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 6-7 minutes per side. Remove toothpicks and sprinkle breasts with basil,.
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