Caprese Stuffed Chicken
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4.8
87 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
548 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Caprese Stuffed Chicken
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Caprese stuffed chicken is made with juicy chicken stuffed with tomato slices, melted mozzarella cheese, and basil pan-seared and then baked to perfection. A flavorful twist on the classic Caprese salad!
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tomatoes sliced thinly
- 8 lices fresh mozzarella cheese or regular mozzarella slices
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves divided into 4 servings
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice each chicken breast about ¾ quarter of the way through starting on the thickest side (be (careful not to cut them all the way through
- Place 2 slices of tomato, 2 slices of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of basil into each chicken breast pocket.
- Place 4 toothpicks into the open side of the chicken diagonally to keep the filling from falling out.
- Sprinkle each chicken breast with salt, basil and oregano.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil non stick pan (or cast iron pan) over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and pan sear for 2 minutes on each side. (careful when flipping)
- After pan searing, each chicken breast in a 9 x 13 casserole dish (if using cast iron pan, you can place it directly in the oven)
- Mix the garlic, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
- Pour the mixture over top of the chicken
- Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked no longer pink in the middle.
- Drizzle with extra balsamic juice.
- Remove toothpicks prior to serving.
Notes
- Cook chicken breasts in either a non stick pan or cast iron pan.
- cast iron pan.
- If using a cast iron pan, you can place it directly in the oven instead of transferring them to a casserole dish.
- If using a cast iron pan, you can place it directly in the oven instead of transferring them to a casserole dish.
- Substitute fresh mozzarella cheese with regular sliced mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
548kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
62g
(124%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
1211mg
(50%)
Potassium
1090mg
(31%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1280IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
342mg
(34%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 548kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1211mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1090mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1280IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
87 reviews
Excellent
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