Easy Chicken Pesto Stuffed Peppers Recipes

EASY CHICKEN PESTO STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove stems and seeds. Place peppers on a baking sheet, skin side up. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, rice and pesto. When cool enough to handle, fill peppers with chicken mixture; return to baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, salt and pepper both sides of each chicken breast with approximately ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, per side.
• Slice each chicken breast horizontally along the side to create a pocket for the filling.
• Stuff each breast with approximately one third of mozzarella cheese, one tablespoon pesto and four sundried tomatoes. If the chicken breast does not close fully with the filling, try securing with a wooden toothpick.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Pan fry for about 5-8 minutes, per side, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Evenly stuff pocket of each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon pesto.
• Beat together eggs and remaining 1 tablespoon pesto in a bowl. Place Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg mixture and then coat with Parmesan cheese. Place coated chicken breast onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices are running clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

5-INGREDIENT PESTO CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Turn on broiler to high. Place bell peppers under broiler and broil from 5 minutes on each side until skin blisters and begins to turn black. Remove peppers from oven, set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium size mixing bowl combine the shredded chicken with 1 cup shredded cheese, the pesto and the quinoa and toss to coat. Once peppers are cool enough to handle, slice in half and remove membranes and seeds. Add a heaping 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture to each pepper and top with cheese. Bake for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Using a sharp knife, cut each chicken breast horizontally about 2/3 of the way through; season the chicken with seasoned salt and place into prepared pan.
• Lift the top flap of one of the chicken breasts open and spread an ounce of cream cheese in the middle. Spread about 1 tsp of the pesto over the cream cheese. Add 1/4 cup roasted red peppers and finally 1/4 cup of the cheese. Repeat until all of the chicken breasts have been stuffed.
• Close the chicken breasts and use two toothpicks to hold it shut.
• Brush the remaining pesto on top of the chicken breasts.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center of the chicken reaches 160°F.
• Let the chicken sit for a few minutes, then remove the toothpicks and serve.