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Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese,Tomato Pesto and Spinach

Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Pesto and Spinach makes an impressive meal for your family and friends. Serve it for dinner this week!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: and spinach, chicken stuffed with mozzarella cheese, tomato pesto
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 666kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 thick slices of mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup tomato pesto
  • ⅓ cup frozen chopped spinach; defrosted and squeezed dry
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray a 9x12 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Butterfly chicken breasts by slicing into the long side of the breast, stopping just about ¼ of an inch from the opposite side.
  • Sprinkle the insides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the tomato pesto on the chicken breast followed by the chopped spinach and then the slice of mozzarella cheese.
  • Fold the top layer of the chicken breast over making sure the "stuffing" is in place.
  • Secure with toothpicks.
  • Place chicken carefully in casserole dish.
  • Brush each chicken breast with the olive oil and sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top.
  • Bake the chicken for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 666kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 583mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g