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Italian Stuffed Chicken – chicken breasts rolled up with pesto, tomatoes, and cheese! Then baked until crispy and delicious, a great family dinner.
I think that chicken is probably the most common proteins people use on a daily basis. It can be hard to come up with new ways to use it, so your family isn’t bored all the time. Trust me, this stuffed chicken will become a new favorite in no time.
There is just something about gooey, melty cheese. It is obviously delicious, but it is also so comforting. So when you can pair it with an easy stuffed chicken recipe you know it is going to be a good night.
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Stuffed chicken breasts come across like a fancy dinner that takes a lot time. But it really isn’t! As long as you have thinly sliced chicken breasts, you really can have this dinner ready in no time. Plus you can mix up the filling with different cheese and different flavors. Use taco seasoning and salsa for a Mexican version!
What You’ll Need
- Chicken Breasts
- Italian Style Tomatoes
- Pesto
- Cheese
- Italian Style Breadcrumbs
How to Make Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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- You want to start with chicken breasts that are thinly sliced. You can either buy chicken cutlets from the store or do it yourself. If you are doing it yourself with a large chicken breast, cut it in half lengthwise, so it is butterflied open. Completely separate it into 2 pieces. Then place the chicken between pieces of plastic wrap and pound it until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Lay pounded chicken on a cutting board in front of you. Spread about 1 Tablespoon of pesto over each piece of chicken. Place cheese over the pesto and then spoon about 1 Tablespoon of the canned tomatoes in the center.
- Roll chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks. Take each piece of rolled chicken and coat it evenly with the breadcrumbs.
- Pour remaining tomatoes into the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the chicken over the tomatoes.
- Spray the chicken with non-stick spray or you can drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked though.
- Use broiler for the last 2-3 minutes, if you want your chicken to get golden brown.
- Remove from pan and serve immediately.
What To Serve With Stuffed Chicken
Because of the pesto and tomatoes this has an Italian feel. That doesn’t mean you have to serve with pasta, but Cheesy Garlic Bread would be delicious!
Storage
Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
More Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes
- KFC Bowls
- Chick Fil A Grilled Nuggets
- Marry Me Chicken
- Crockpot Fiesta Chicken
- Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- Grilled Chicken Legs
Italian Stuffed Chicken
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded 1/4 inch thick
- 1 14 oz can Italian style diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1 cup Provolone or Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- Non-stick spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- You want to start with chicken breasts that are thinly sliced. You can either buy chicken cutlets from the store or do it yourself. If you are doing it yourself with a large chicken breast, cut it in half lengthwise, so it is butterflied open. Completely separate it into 2 pieces. Then place the chicken between pieces of plastic wrap and pound it until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Lay pounded chicken on a cutting board in front of you. Spread about 1 Tablespoon of pesto over each piece of chicken. Place cheese over the pesto and then spoon about 1 Tablespoon of the canned tomatoes in the center.
- Roll chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks. Take each piece of rolled chicken and coat it evenly with the breadcrumbs.
- Pour remaining tomatoes into the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the chicken over the tomatoes.
- Spray the chicken with non-stick spray or you can drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked though.
- Use broiler for the last 2-3 minutes, if you want your chicken to get golden brown.
- Remove from pan and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Could I substitute salsa for the canned tomato?
You could try it, but k am not sure that salsa and pesto would work well together. The flavors are so different I am just not sure how it would taste.
Loving the sound of this! Chicken.
This is one of the best chicken recipes I’ve ever made. I just made this a couple of nights ago, and we finished it all. SO GOOD.
Stuffed chicken? So good, everyone loved it!
This is seriously amazing!! My family loved every bit of it!!
This will be for sure our new favorite chicken dish! Looks amazing!
Wondering if you can air fry this? Anyone try it?