stuffed chicken breasts with gruyere & pesto

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

A rich and sophisticated-sounding dish that uses ready-made pesto sauce as a time-saver. A great special occasion or company dish.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For stuffed chicken breasts with gruyere & pesto

  • 4
    boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 c
    grated gruyere cheese
  • 1/3 c
    jarred pesto sauce
  • 3 Tbsp
    pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tsp
    green onion, minced
  • flour for dredging
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil

How To Make stuffed chicken breasts with gruyere & pesto

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pound chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper. Mix gruyere cheese, pesto, pine nuts, and green onions in a small bowl.
  • 2
    Spread 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on top of each chicken breast and roll tightly. Dredge chicken breasts in flour. Saute chicken breasts in heated oil at medium-high heat until golden brown, turning occasionally, for approximately 6 minutes.
  • 3
    Place chicken in pan and bake until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 20 minutes.

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