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Bacon Wrapped Pesto Chicken
A warm and cozy weeknight dinner that's loaded with flavor.
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
chicken breasts
Calories
427
kcal
Author
Kristine Underwood
Ingredients
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4
boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1
TBS
olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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8
+ slices of bacon
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Pesto
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1-2
cups
shredded mozzarella cheese
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Slice chicken breasts down the center creating a pocket.
Spoon pesto inside chicken and stuff with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Wrap bacon around chicken breasts and secure with a toothpick.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place prepared chicken breasts in hot skillet for 3-5 minutes on each side.
Turn breasts right side up, spoon more pesto over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes prior to serving.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
427
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Protein:
36
g
|
Fat:
30
g
|
Saturated Fat:
11
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
13
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
|
Cholesterol:
123
mg
|
Sodium:
598
mg
|
Potassium:
527
mg
|
Sugar:
0.3
g
|
Vitamin A:
239
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
149
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg