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Caprese Stuffed Chicken

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 548 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. 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
  3. Place 2 slices of tomato, 2 slices of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of basil into each chicken breast pocket.
  4. Place 4 toothpicks into the open side of the chicken diagonally to keep the filling from falling out.
  5. Sprinkle each chicken breast with salt, basil and oregano.
  6. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil non stick pan (or cast iron pan) over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the chicken and pan sear for 2 minutes on each side. (careful when flipping)
  8. 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)
  9. Mix the garlic, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
  10. Pour the mixture over top of the chicken
  11. 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.
  12. Drizzle with extra balsamic juice.
  13. 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.
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.