Lay chicken breast flat on the cutting board. Carefully, slide the knife (hold it sideways with blade facing away from you) at the top (wider part) of the chicken breast, in the center, and cut a pocket in the middle. DO NOT slice all the way through the bottom or the sides of the chicken breast. Your ultimate goal is to create a pocket inside the breast with opening at the top. Repeat with all the chicken breasts.
In a small bowl, mix minced sun dried tomatoes, Feta cheese, pesto, and parsley. Mix well until evenly combined.
Stuff the Chicken:
Sprinkle some salt and pepper inside each chicken breast pocket.
Stuff each chicken breast with equal amount of tomato/feta mixture, making sure it is evenly distributed through the pocket. Lightly press each chicken breast. Use a couple of toothpicks to secure the opening of the pocket.
Rub outside of each chicken with some pesto.
Cooking the chicken:
Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Place stuffed chicken breasts in the pan. Let it sear and flip.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook over medium-low heat until done, flipping the chicken half way though, making sure that both sides get nice and golden (lots of flavor comes from the chicken cooked to golden brown). Take the lid off during the last few minutes of cooking. This could take 20-30 minutes, depending on thickness of the chicken.
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Alternate Baking Instructions:
Sear first: to help with some of the sear on the outside, you can use an oven-safe pan to start the dish on the stove. Preheat the pan first over medium to medium high heat and add the chicken. Sear the chicken for about a minute on one side, until you get a nice golden-brown outside. Flip the chicken and sear for a few seconds. After that, transfer the pan into the preheated oven. Bake at 375° for about 25-30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°. (Note, that the time will be different for different size chicken breasts so check the internal temperature.)
Straight to the oven: You can also simple stuff the chicken, rub it with pesto and then place them into a greased baking dish or a skillet. Bake it at 375° for 30-35 minutes. Again, exact time will depend on the size of the chicken, so make sure it reaches 165° internal temperature.