Cream Cheese & Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Cream cheese and pesto make a delectable filling for lean chicken breasts. Use this technique to experiment with other fillings as well, such as ham and cheese or goat cheese and chopped olives.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • ground pepper to taste
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1-1 1/4 pounds total)
  • 1 egg white
  • ½ cup plain dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil