Basil, Mozzarella And Chorizo Stuffed Chicken With Creamy Pesto Pasta

📝 Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

   🔧 oven
2. 2
   Slice a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast.

   🥘 chicken breast
3. 3
   Push slices of chorizo, mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves into the pocket of each chicken breast.

   🥘 chorizo 🥘 mozzarella 🥘 fresh basil leaves
4. 4
   Season the outside with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

   🥘 salt 🥘 pepper 🥘 olive oil
5. 5
   Place the stuffed chicken breasts on a baking tray and bake for about 30 minutes, or until cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

   ⏱️ 30 minutes
6. 6
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta of your choice according to package directions.

   🥘 pasta of your choice
7. 7
   Drain the pasta but reserve a little of the cooking water.
8. 8
   In the same pot, add a generous spoonful of green pesto and some cream cheese to the hot pasta.

   🥘 green pesto 🥘 cream cheese
9. 9
   Mix thoroughly until the cheese has melted and formed a creamy sauce.
10. 10
    If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
11. 11
    Place the cooked creamy pesto pasta on a plate and top with a basil, mozzarella, and chorizo stuffed chicken breast.