Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C.

   Cookware: oven

2. Step 2

   Combine the basil pesto and mozzarella in a mixing bowl.

   Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Basil Pesto, 100.0 gr Mozzarella

   Cookware: mixing bowl, spoon

3. Step 3

   Cut a deep pocket into the thick side of each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.

   Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Chicken Breast

   Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

4. Step 4

   Season the chicken inside and out with the salt and black pepper. Divide the prepared pesto mixture evenly among the pockets and press the openings closed.

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: spoon

5. Step 5

   Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken and sear the first side until golden.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: ovenproof skillet

6. Step 6

   Turn the chicken and sear the second side.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Cookware: ovenproof skillet

7. Step 7

   Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the thickest part of each chicken breast reaches 74°C.

   Timer: 18 min (fixed)

   Cookware: instant-read thermometer, oven, ovenproof skillet

8. Step 8

   Remove the chicken from the oven and rest it before serving.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Cookware: ovenproof skillet