Pesto Stuffed Chicken (with Cream Cheese)

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Pesto Stuffed Chicken is a weeknight favorite. Super easy to make, finishes in the oven for some hands-off cooking! Creamy & delicious, everyone will love this dinner! 👉

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Combine cream cheese, pesto & pepper in a small bowl with a fork.

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Make a pocket in the chicken: Cut along the thin side, lengthways, without going all the way through.

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Add the pesto/cream cheese mixture to each chicken breast. You can press the edges together to seal, or use toothpicks.

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Season each chicken breast with salt & pepper.

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Beat egg with a fork in a bowl. Place breadcrumbs in a glass dish.

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Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then coat in the breadcrumb.

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Heat oil in a large skillet. Cook the chicken on both sides, until lightly browned.

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Add the chicken to the baking sheet & bake until the thickest part of the chicken breast reads 165F.

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Remove from oven & allow to rest 5 mins before serving. Devour!

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Serve & enjoy!

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