Keto Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Keto Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp pesto
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella ((sliced or chopped))
• 1 tbsp fresh basil ((sliced or chopped))
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. For the chicken: Trim the thighs of any extra skin and place in an ovenproof dish.
2. Stuff about 1 tsp of pesto under the skin of each chicken thigh, then rub the rest of the pesto over the tops of the chicken.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake in a preheated 400 degree (F) oven for about 40 minutes.
6. Remove and serve with Caprese salad.
7. For the Caprese salad: Combine all of the salad ingredients in a small bowl.
8. Stir gently until fully combined.