Tender chicken breasts filled with flavorful pesto, creamy mozzarella, and juicy cherry tomatoes—baked until perfectly golden and melty inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup basil pesto
4 oz low-moisture mozzarella, sliced or shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast.
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Season inside and out with salt and pepper.
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Spread pesto inside each pocket.
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Add mozzarella and cherry tomatoes to each.
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Close and secure with toothpicks or twine.
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Place in a greased baking dish.
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Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle seasoning on top.
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Bake 25–30 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
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Broil for 2–3 minutes if desired.
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.