Caprese Stuffed Chicken Foil Packs Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
324 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Caprese Stuffed Chicken Foil Packs Recipe
Description
Caprese Stuffed Chicken Foil Packs bring together flattened chicken breasts filled with a mixture of fresh mozzarella cubes, sliced basil, and halved cherry tomatoes tossed with balsamic vinegar and seasoning. Surrounding the chicken in foil are thin slices of zucchini and yellow summer squash seasoned with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Baking these together in foil at 400 degrees Fahrenheit steams the vegetables and cooks the chicken evenly, resulting in a flavorful, moist chicken breast and tender, lightly spiced squash medley.
The ingredients provide a balance of creamy mozzarella and vibrant basil with acidic tomatoes brightened by balsamic vinegar. The vegetables add a mild, fresh texture, complementing the stuffed chicken while infusing the packet with savory aroma. Cooking in foil keeps moisture contained and mingles the flavors without drying out the chicken.
These foil packets serve well for a simple dinner and offer easy portion control and cleanup. Adding extra balsamic vinegar serves as a finishing accent. The dish can be prepared in the oven or on the grill, adapting easily to different cooking preferences.
For grilling, double the foil for stability and cook on medium-high heat until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the packets cool briefly before serving to allow flavors to settle and handle safely.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. fresh mozzarella or fresh mozzarella cut into 1/2 inch cubes, pearls
- 1/4 cup basil thinly sliced, fresh
- 10 cherry tomato halved
- 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt divided
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper divided, ground
- 1 zucchini medium
- 1 yellow summer squash medium
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 chicken breast
- Optional: extra balsamic vinegar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, add the mozzarella, sliced basil, halved tomatoes, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gently mix to combine. Set aside.
- Cut the ends off the zucchini. Cut it in half, lengthwise. Then, cut it into 1/2 inch slices (making a half moon shape). Repeat with the yellow squash.
- Tear off two long pieces of aluminum foil (about 1 1/2 feet each). Divide the zucchini and yellow squash between the two pieces of foil, gathering the squash in the middle of each sheet.
- Drizzle the squash with the olive oil. Sprinkle the squash with the Italian seasoning. Then, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Place one of the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover it with a piece of plastic wrap. Use a mallet to pound the chicken thin and flat (about 1/2 inch thickness throughout). Repeat with the other chicken breast.
- Divide the tomato mixture between the two chicken breasts. Arrange the tomato mixture in a strip 1 inch away from one of the edges of the chicken. Starting with the edge closest to the filling, roll the chicken around the filling. Use 2-3 toothpicks to secure the seam. Try to keep the toothpicks from sticking too far out of the chicken or else they could puncture the foil.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts on top of the squash piles. Sprinkle each chicken breast with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bring the longest ends of the foil up over the chicken and roll them together. Then roll the short ends in, making sealed packets. Place the packets on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the center of the chicken is 165 degrees F. Let them cool for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the chicken with extra balsamic vinegar before serving.
Notes
- When grilling, use double layers of foil for sturdiness and cook over medium-high heat for about 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Allow the foil packs to rest for 5 minutes before opening to enhance flavor blending and to avoid steam burns.
- Supplement the packets with additional balsamic vinegar at serving to add a tangy finish if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1packet | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.8g | 4% |
| Protein | 47.4g | 95% |
| Fat | 11.3g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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