basil, mozzarella and chorizo stuffed chicken with creamy pesto pasta

🥘 Ingredients

• chicken breast skinless
• chorizo
• mozzarella
• fresh basil leaves
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil
• pasta of your choice
• green pesto
• cream cheese

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2

   Slice a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast .
3. 3

   Push slices of chorizo , mozzarella , and fresh basil leaves into the pocket of each chicken breast.
4. 4

   Season the outside with salt and pepper and drizzle with 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.
6. 6

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