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Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 628kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Breasts
  • 3 Tablespoons Mild Tasting Oil (see notes below)
  • 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
  • 8 Tablespoons Pesto
  • 8 Slices Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese sliced
  • 1/2 Cup Spinach fresh
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Salt + Pepper (to taste)
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Combine chicken breasts (4), Italian seasoning (2 teaspoons), salt (1 teaspoon), pepper (1/2 teaspoon), and lemon juice (3 tablespoons) in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Slice chicken breast in half to form a “pocket”, or butterfly your breast (if you butterfly the chicken, you will need to use toothpicks to hold the ingredients together).
  • Add a scoop of pesto inside each chicken breast.
  • Layer a few slices of tomatoes, spinach then cheese into each breast.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Place chicken breast in the pan and sear each side for 5 minutes, or until the edges start to brown.
  • Place pan in the oven and continue to cook until chicken has reached an internal temp of 165 F, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Mild Tasting Oil. You want an oil with a high smoke point and mild flavor -- think avocado, vegetable, safflower, sunflower, peanut. Skip EVOO, coconut, or sesame oil. 
  • Nutritional information is for 1 breast:

Nutrition

Calories: 628kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 40g | Sodium: 1305mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs: 5g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com