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Caprese stuffed chicken breasts
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes and fresh basil. Delicious served with pasta or on its own for a perfect dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 236 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 1-2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes finely chopped
- 4 large basil leaves
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC / 390ºF.
- Place the chicken on a chopping board and with a sharp knife, carefully slice into the side of the chicken breast, creating a deep pocket for the stuffing.
- Place a few tablespoons of shredded/grated mozzarella, sundried tomatoes and a basil leaf in each chicken breast. Secure the opening with toothpicks.
- Season generously with salt, pepper and Italian herbs.
- Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to a large oven-proof frying pan or skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and brown on both sides then pour the Balsamic vinegar over the chicken. Place in the oven and allow to cook for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
339mg
(14%)
Potassium
913mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
310IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
242mg
(24%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 913mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 242mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.