# Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

This Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal because it only takes 20 minutes to make with just three ingredients and some spices, resulting in a juicy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious dish.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 Large Chicken Breasts
- 3 Tbsp Pesto
- 6 Small Slices of Fresh Mozzarella (or shredded)
- 0.5 Lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika

## Instructions

1. Butterfly your chicken breasts.
2. Add a tablespoon of pesto to each breast.
3. Add mozzarella cheese to each breast.
4. Fold the breast over.
5. Add your spices and a squeeze of lemon to each.
6. Cook in an air fryer or oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the chicken is golden brown.

## Equipment

- Air fryer or oven

## Tips

- Cook in air fryer or oven on 350 degrees for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken is golden brown.
- If using an oven, it may need more time.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17etG9KQHY/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/19121519-e50e-4a65-aff0-b3eb7e2eda6c
- Extracted: 2025-10-19

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