Stuffed Pesto Chicken

I think Mike said "oh man", or "ummmmm" for about the first 10 bites of this tonight. He said it tasted like it came from Carraba's! I served it with whole wheat pasta mixed with the leftover pesto I used.


Stuffed Pesto Chicken

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 c feta cheese

1/4 c paprika (this is NOT a typo, yes 1/4 CUP)

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp thyme

1 1/4 tsp salt

1 c pesto

1-2 cloves garlic

2 1/2 T olive oil



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With sharp knife cut a slit into chicken breasts not cutting all the way through, just creating a "pocket". Stuff with feta cheese and put into 9x13 baking dish. In small bowl combine: paprika, cumin, oregano, thyme and salt. Spread evenly over chicken. Spoon pesto over chicken. Sprinkle with garlic. Drizzle oil over the top and cover with aluminum foil (shiny side down). Put in oven for 35-45 minutes (chicken breast thickness vary greatly) until no longer pink inside.