Ingredients
4
4 servings
- •nonstick aluminum foil
- •4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- •4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
- •5 tablespoons prepared pesto, divided
- •2 eggs
- •2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 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).
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 503
- Carbohydrate: 4g
- Fat: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 53g
- Sugar: 1g
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