Pesto-mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts (recipe)

Pesto-mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts (recipe)
Name	Pesto-mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts
Ingredients	Boneless skinless chicken breasts • Fresh ground black pepper • Pesto sauce • Mozzarella cheese
Cooktime (in hours)	0.25
Preptime (in hours)	0.5
Totaltime (in hours)	0.75
Keto friendliness	Keto friendly
Calories	181.8
Fat	6.3
Protein	28.4
Carbohydrate	1.5
Fiber	0.4
Net carbohydrates	1.1
Sugar	0.1
Saturated fat	2.5
Cholesterol (mg)	86.6
Sodium	464.4
Servings	4
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Pesto-mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 1-2 per serving.
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Recipe instructions

1. Pre-heat grill to high heat.
2. Oil grill with light coat of oil (for charcoal oil before heating).
3. Rinse chicken;pat dry.
4. With sharp knife, cut a pocket deep lengthwise into the edge of each chicken breast. be careful not to cut all the way through.
5. Season chicken with pepper.
6. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto into each pocket.
7. Fill each pocket with 1/4 of mozzarella balls and 1/4 of the red pepper slices.
8. Spread remaining pesto over outside of chicken breasts to give it a light, even coating.
9. Lay chicken on oil grill. Close lid.
10. Cook until browned on bottom (about 7 minutes).
11. Turn and continue cooking until browned on other side and no longer pink in center; about 7 minutes longer (carefully cut to test).
12. Serve hot with some crusty bread, a tossed green salad, and fresh fruit.
    
    Food tags
    Easy

Pesto-mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts (recipe) details

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Prep Time in Hours and Mins:45M

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