Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Name: Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 3 pieces chicken breasts large; 3 tbsp pesto use your favorite brand or homemade; 6 slices fresh mozzarella small slices or shredded; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 piece lemon freshly squeezed

An easy-to-prepare and incredibly delicious Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this dish requires only three main ingredients and a few spices to deliver juicy, cheesy flavors.

By @dayamifrommiami

Original recipe source

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients

3 pieces chicken breasts large
3 tbsp pesto use your favorite brand or homemade
6 slices fresh mozzarella small slices or shredded
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp paprika
0.5 piece lemon freshly squeezed

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer or oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Butterfly each chicken breast to create a pocket for stuffing. Add a tablespoon of pesto and two small slices of mozzarella cheese inside each breast.
Fold each chicken breast over to close the filling inside, then season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Squeeze half of a lemon over the chicken for a fresh flavor.
Cook in the air fryer or oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is golden brown.
Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.