Recipes Main Dishes Chicken Pesto Chicken Recipes Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Be the first to rate & review! 2 Photos This stuffed chicken breast recipe uses minimal ingredients for a fast-to-fix weeknight dinner. Serve with pasta of your choice if desired. I use cantanzaro herbs from the Savory Spice Shop®, but feel free to use Italian seasoning. Submitted by thedailygourmet Updated on January 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients cooking spray 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 5 ounces pesto, divided 4 ounces ricotta cheese, divided 4 ounces mozzarella string cheese, unwrapped 2 teaspoons garlic salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cantanzaro herbs (from Savory Spice Shop®) Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. Cut a shallow slice lengthwise down the middle of the top of each chicken breast using a sharp knife, starting and ending about 1 inch from the end. Partially fold the chicken breast in half along the slice to continue shallow, horizontal slices on both sides; slices should resemble an upside-down capital T. Spread 1/4 of the ricotta cheese into each pocket. Place string cheese and pesto over ricotta. Season outsides of breasts with garlic salt, black pepper, and cantanzaro herbs. Place chicken in the prepared casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 418 Calories 26g Fat 6g Carbs 39g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 418 % Daily Value * Total Fat 26g 34% Saturated Fat 10g 48% Cholesterol 98mg 33% Sodium 1452mg 63% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 0g Protein 39g 78% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Calcium 584mg 45% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 329mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.