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    Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Published: Sep 11, 2015 · Modified: Nov 2, 2016 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Stuffing food with more delicious food is the culinary equivalent of an edible Christmas present.  It is just waiting for you to unwrap it with your fork and knife and enjoy what lies inside.  Plus, best of all, Aunt Carol can never wrap one of her homemade knitted ties inside a chicken breast for you!

    Put on your fancy pants, it's time to impress your family at dinner time with my Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts! This recipe is so much easier than it looks.  It takes no time at all to create the feta pesto mixture, and other than a quick sear in a skillet the chicken breasts are hassle free!  All you have to do is stuff them with delicious goodness!

    Occasionally I'll dust the exterior of the chicken breasts with seasonings (paprika, onion and garlic powder), but it is largely unnecessary because I rub it with the excess pesto mixture for additional flavor.  The feta has plenty of salt in it, so I find it is even unnecessary to salt the chicken.

    Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    When posting chicken recipes I hate publishing cooking times (but I do because it's expected). It varies so much by the thickness of the meat and the calibration of your oven. Take them out too late and you'll be eating shoe rubber, take them out too early and you'll be treating your family to a plate full of salmonella... Mmmm! That is why, rather than relying on suggested cooking times, I use meat a high quality meat thermometer to ensure I remove the chicken from the oven at a safe temperature while still at its juicy peak.  If you don't have a meat thermometer already, get one.  I'd highly recommend the Lavatools thermometers, they are fast, accurate, and carry a lifetime warranty.  I use them, and love them.

    Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a healthy and flavorful way to impress your family at dinnertime!
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 4 Chicken Breasts
    • ½ cup Pesto
    • ½ cup crumbled Feta
    • 1 tablespoon Cooking oil

    Instructions

    • Add olive oil to skillet and sear chicken breasts on medium high heat until the bottom is nicely browned then flip and repeat.
    • Remove from skillet and let rest till cool enough to handle, the inside should still be raw.
    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    • Cut a 2" slit into the side of the chicken breast and use your fingers to open a pocket inside the center of the breasts. Be careful not to tear a hole through.
    • Mix the pesto and feta together in a small bowl and then fill the chicken breast cavities with the filling.
    • Use toothpicks to close the hole opening so filling does not leak out during baking.
    • Rub any remaining mixture on the exterior of the breasts.
    • Bake in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, about 25 minutes depending on thickness.
    • Remove toothpicks and serve.

    Notes

    Note: Cooking time will vary depending on thickness of your chicken breast. Use a meat thermometer to guarantee good results.
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    Comments

    1. Mara

      June 20, 2019 at 10:03 pm

      I made this tonight to serve over a bed of saute zucchini, onion and mushrooms. I added fresh thyme to the chicken and vegetable. Great weeknight meal. Thank you

      Reply
    2. Jeanine

      January 22, 2019 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      Very good! And easy.

      Reply
    3. DENISE

      January 04, 2019 at 11:25 am

      Any good pesto brand suggestions

      Reply
    4. Daniella

      February 09, 2017 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this and it is delicious and easy!! Will be making again soon. Stuck a few sweet potatoes in the hot oven too and had a quick side of mashed sweet potatoes to go with. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        February 09, 2017 at 12:54 pm

        That combination sounds awesome!

        Reply
    5. CNo

      September 30, 2015 at 1:11 am

      This is a dumb question, but when using a meat thermometer on a stuffed breast, where would I aim to seat the tip? In the lower half below the filling or upper half? Such a slim margin either way cause i would assume I would want it in the meat and not in the filling.

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        September 30, 2015 at 6:25 pm

        Excellent question actually. When stuffing meat the stuffing itself is usually the last thing to come up to temperature. As such, aim for the filling. It is just as important to ensure this comes to temperature as the meat since there will be juices that settle in there.

        Reply
    6. Judy

      September 19, 2015 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      Pesto and chicken is a great combination. Putting this in my yummly box!

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        September 19, 2015 at 6:16 pm

        I'm glad you like it! Thanks for the comment!

        Reply
    7. Heather

      September 17, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Love this idea!! I've stuffed chicken breasts with goat cheese but never feta.. definitely a Must Try!!

      Reply
    8. Taylor | Perpetually Hungry

      September 14, 2015 at 9:26 am

      Feta + pesto stuffed? Sign me up! This looks amazing - my mouth is watering just looking at the photos!!

      Reply
    9. Mark

      September 14, 2015 at 6:12 am

      This is a really nice recipe. Great combination of flavors and love the photos.

      Reply
    10. Ange @ Little Kitchen Blue

      September 14, 2015 at 5:12 am

      These would make a fantastic mid-week dinner when I am in a hurry. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    11. Manal

      September 14, 2015 at 1:03 am

      Wow...simple simple simple yet so tasty looking...love the pics and the combination of feta and pesto....I have all ingredients on hand..need to give this one a shot soon...I am pinning it as well.

      Reply
    12. Jennifer & Trevor @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 13, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      Simple perfection! I absolutely love the combo of feta and pesto. 🙂

      Reply
    13. Kari

      September 13, 2015 at 1:03 pm

      4 stars
      This looks really good and would definitely impress dinner party guests - stuffed chicken breasts sounds so fancy

      Reply
    14. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      September 13, 2015 at 12:44 pm

      Stuffed chicken breasts are awesome...love serving them for company since they have great flavour and stay so nice and moist.

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        September 13, 2015 at 6:00 pm

        I completely agree!

        Reply

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