CREAMY TOMATO PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN

Creamy Tomato Pesto Stuffed Chicken is chicken breasts stuffed with cream cheese, tomato pesto, and prosciutto, then coated with bread crumbs and almonds. This baked pesto chicken is loaded with amazing flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Make this creamy pesto chicken for a fancier way to enjoy a delicious dinner tonight! This pesto stuff chicken takes very little effort, with only 7 ingredients you can be on your way to preparing a delicious meal in no time.

Creamy Red Pesto Chicken

Creamy Tomato Pesto Stuffed Chicken is a delicious, simple, and elegant recipe. I love pesto and usually eat it with pasta, but I decided that it would be a perfect flavor to pair with chicken (and it is!) This meal doesn’t last long enough to make leftovers around here, but if it did, I’m sure it’d taste just as great the next day. I usually use green pesto in recipes, but then I found a red pesto made by HemisFares at my local Smith’s Marketplace. I thought I would try in this recipe, and it turned out wonderfully! This pesto is absolutely amazing, and this recipe tastes like one that you would eat at an upscale Italian restaurant.

Why we think you will love this amazing chicken recipe

We are obsessed with this dinner recipe, here are a few reasons we think you will be too.

• It’s simple. You don’t need much for this recipe, and the steps are all pretty easy to follow too. From minimal effort to maximum appearances, this dish looks like it took you more effort than it really does.
• It goes with a lot of different side dishes. Serve this chicken with some EASY ZUCCHINI PASTA or CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN PASTA and a side of veggies, and you have a worthy dinner of any 5 star restaurant, made in your own kitchen.
• Less than a dozen ingredients. From start to finish, you actually only need 7 ingredients for this recipe, including chicken, pesto, prosciutto, and almonds. Some minimal shopping may be needed, but it’s so worth it!

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast Ingredients

Chicken: You will need 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, this is about 2 pounds.

Cream cheese: For the filling, you need 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, this is half of one brick.

Pesto: Use ¼ cup of HemisFares Red Pesto (or another brand), for wonderful flavor in this dish.

Prosciutto: Adding in ⅓ cup of chopped prosciutto will really help elevate this dish to the next level.

Bread crumbs: For the breading on the outside of our rolled chicken breasts, you’ll need ⅓ cup of seasoned bread crumbs.

Almonds: Use 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds, that have been finely chopped, for a subtle crunch.

Butter: 1 tablespoon of melted butter will help hold the breadcrumbs onto the chicken breasts.

How to Make Creamy Tomato Pesto Stuffed Chicken

Prep

Start by placing the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound the chicken to about 1/4″-1/8″ thick. Remove plastic wrap and set chicken aside.

Also, dice the prosciutto into small chunks, as well as finely chopping the slivered almonds. Get those ingredients ready for the following steps.

Get the oven preheating to 375 degrees F as well.

Filling

Next, in a small bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, Red Pesto, and diced prosciutto.

After that, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling into the middle of each chicken breast. Then roll up each chicken breast and securely fasten it with a toothpick.

Breadcrumb coating

In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs and almonds, stir to combine. Then, melt the butter and proceed to brush the chicken breasts with it and then roll each breast in the breadcrumb mixture to coat.

Bake

Proceed to place the chicken breasts, seam-side down, on a greased 9X13 pan. Put the chicken in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temp of 170F.

Serve

I like to drizzle some spinach leaves with Italian dressing and then placed the chicken breasts on top. You can serve however you like with any side dish of your choice.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

How long are leftovers good for?

You can keep any leftover chicken stored in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days in the fridge, or frozen for up to 3 months.

How do you pound chicken breasts thin?

There are two different ways that I usually do it. First, place the chicken on a clean cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over the top. Then hit the chicken with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer. The plastic wrap helps to prevent tiny chicken pieces or juices from flying around. Alternatively, place a chicken breast in a gallon-sized Ziploc baggie before pounding it thin. Make sure to get it even in thickness as best as possible.

What temperature is a chicken roll cooked?

You’ll cook your rolled and stuffed chicken breasts for about 30 minutes at 375 degrees F or until the internal temperature reaches 165F-170F. The baking time may need to be extended a little if your chicken isn’t as thin as mine was. Thicker chicken means thicker rolls and longer bake times, so keep that in mind.

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Creamy Tomato Pesto Stuffed Chicken is stuffed with smooth cream cheese, tangy tomato pesto, and prosciutto, then coated with bread crumbs and almonds. This baked pesto chicken is packed with fantastic flavors, great for weeknight dinners.