Deliciously stuffed chicken breasts filled with a mixture of cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and mozzarella, then seared and baked for a flavorful meal.
1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
2: Place the chicken on a cutting board and cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
3: Season the chicken with salt, inside and out.
4: In a small bowl, mix garlic, pesto, cream cheese, and mozzarella.
5: Layer the mixture inside the pockets of the chicken, followed by sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
6: Secure the openings with toothpicks if desired.
7: Heat olive oil in a cast iron or oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
8: Sear the chicken on both sides for 3-4 minutes each until golden brown.
9: Place the chicken back into the pan or onto a baking sheet and bake in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 16-18 minutes.
