Mediterranean-Stuffed Chicken

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
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Wine Recommendation

Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 6 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 6 Tbsp cream cheese
  • 6 Tbsp pesto
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
  • ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp pepper
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut a horizontal slit into thickest portion of each breast to form a pocket.
  2. Combine mozzarella, cream cheese, and pesto in a bowl. Stuff chicken with cheese mixture, ¾ cup basil, and tomatoes; sprinkle top with salt and pepper. Secure opening with wooden picks, if desired.
  3. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned.
  4. Place chicken on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with ¼ cup basil.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (12-oz) pkg trimmed green beans
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together green beans, oil, garlic powder, and salt on a large rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
  2. Bake 10 minutes or until beans are browned. Sprinkle with cheese; toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
455
117
572
Fat (g) 27 9 36
Sat. Fat (g) 8 2 10
Protein (g) 46 4 50
Carb (g) 7 7 14
Fiber (g) 1 3 4
Sodium (mg) 698 276 974

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