Description
Experience the taste of summer with Caprese Stuffed Chicken, a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with creamy mozzarella, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix chopped mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create pockets without cutting all the way through.
- Generously fill each pocket with the mozzarella mixture.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear stuffed chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before drizzling balsamic glaze over each breast and serving.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. <liEach bite bursts with flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg