Garlic Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast

Recipe courtesy Juan-Carlos Cruz

Show: Weighing InEpisode: The Battles

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Cook Time:
1 hr 15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hr 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 35 min

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
1 recipe Roasted Garlic Pesto, recipe follows
1/4 cup goat cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 sprays vegetable oil cooking spray

Directions

Heat a cast-iron griddle over medium-high heat until hot.

Cut a small incision into each chicken breast to form a pocket for stuffing. Stuff 1 tablespoon goat cheese 2 tablespoons Roasted Garlic Pesto into each pocket. Season chicken all over with salt and pepper.

Spray griddle with cooking spray. Place chicken on hot griddle and sear on each side for at least 3 minutes and then check for doneness; the temperature should register 165 degrees F when measured with an instant-read thermometer. Meanwhile, warm remaining Roasted Garlic Pesto in the microwave. Pour remaining pesto over breasts and serve.

Roasted Garlic Pesto:

4 heads garlic

4 sprays olive oil cooking spray

2 cups fresh basil leaves

1 teaspoon pine nuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut tops off garlic. Lightly spray each with cooking oil spray. Wrap in aluminum foil and roast for 1 hour. Let cool before handling. Squeeze pulp from garlic into a food processor. Add basil and pine nuts and pulse until smooth.

Yield: 4 servings

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recipe Garlic Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast
Anonymous 03-24-2008
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Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My boyfriend and I tried this recipe and absolutely loved it! I had read some of the reviews before starting and agreed with... baking the chicken versus using a skillet to cook it. The cheese stuffing was a wonderful addition to the chicken.Read more
recipe Garlic Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast
Lorie Eldersburg, MD 02-12-2008
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Thumbs up by 6 & 7 year olds
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used store bought basil pesto from a jar, a gourmet cheese (fromage with sprinkled with basil - will try boursin next... time). Recipe this way was so easy to prepare. Needed to cook longer d/t thickness of chicken. Will make again...any recipe the kids give thumbs up to a plus! Easy and impressive for guests.Read more
recipe Garlic Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast
Anonymous 09-05-2007
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Horrible
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe last night and it was horrible!! It took alot longer than 3 minutes per side to cook the chicken. It... would have been better to brown the chicken in the pan and then finish cooking in the oven. By the time the chicken was cooked, it was dry. The goat cheese was not moist enough and the pesto was also dry. Would never make this again!Read more
recipe Garlic Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast
nonna graz, AK 08-21-2007
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best pesto
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is the best pesto i mixed it with nuts Nora Lukan
recipe Garlic Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast
Anonymous 08-18-2007
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p
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

think i might try a different cheese next time...possibly parmesan
recipe Garlic Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast
Anonymous 08-03-2007
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Fantastic!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my first time cooking with any kind of raw meat, but it came out wonderful! My boyfriend won't stop asking for it!