Pesto and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Roma Tomatoes
"Pesto and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Roma Tomatoes is easy, elegant and a delicious way to use some of your summer basil pesto and tomatoes. This makes an impressive date night dinner that looks like you fussed!..."
INGREDIENTS
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PESTO
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2-3 cups fresh basil leaves
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted if desired
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3 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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CHICKEN
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Cooking spray or olive oil
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2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 heaping tablespoons basil pesto
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2 ounces goat cheese (about half a 4-ounce log)
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3 plum tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons panko
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2 tablespoons seasoned dry breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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Basil sprigs for garnish
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