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Gluten-Free Keto Pesto-Stuffed Chicken

Recipe

Pesto-Stuffed Chicken

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Ingredients

  • chicken breast3
  • salt1 tablespoon
  • pepper1 tablespoon
  • sundried tomato12
  • pesto3 tablespoon
  • shredded mozzarella cheese3 ounce
  • oil3 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. 1

    On a cutting board, salt and pepper both sides of each chicken breast with approximately ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, per side.

  2. 2

    Slice each chicken breast horizontally along the side to create a pocket for the filling.

  3. 3

    Stuff each breast with approximately one third of mozzarella cheese, one tablespoon pesto and four sundried tomatoes.

  4. 4

    If the chicken breast does not close fully with the filling, try securing with a wooden toothpick.

  5. 5

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  6. 6

    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.

  7. 7

    Serve warm.

  8. 8

    Enjoy!

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 3)

512calories
57gProtein
15gCarbs
24gFat
Fiber3g
Sugar9g

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.