Caprese Stuffed Chicken
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. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a meal everyone will rave about!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil and herbs overnight. - Swap mozzarella for goat cheese or add roasted red peppers for a unique twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.