Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast & Lemon Basil Sauce

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast & Lemon Basil Sauce

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Cut a small slit in the side of each chicken breast to form a small pocket, being careful not to cut through to the other side of the chicken.

Step 2

Put a tablespoon of pesto in each of the pockets of chicken that you created.

Step 3

Using a toothpick, pin the opening of the slit closed to keep the pesto inside of the chicken.

Step 4

Salt and pepper each chicken breast to season.

Step 5

Over medium heat, put olive oil in a large skillet and then add each chicken breast.

Step 6

Cook each side of the chicken for about 5 minutes or until chicken is browned and cooked thoroughly.

Step 7

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Keep warm by covering with aluminum foil.

Step 8

Add garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest to the skillet.

Step 9

Scrape the pan with a spoon and cook for about 1 minute.

Step 10

Add chicken broth and continue to cook over medium heat for approximately 5-8 minutes.

Step 11

Add butter and stir until melted and incorporated.

Step 12

Stir in fresh basil.

Step 13

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 14

Plate each chicken breast, remembering to remove the toothpicks.

Step 15

Pour sauce over the chicken breast.

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