Stuffed Chicken Caprese
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
585 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Stuffed Chicken Caprese
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My chicken Caprese recipe is a mouthwatering combination of balsamic glazed chicken, melted mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (See Note 1)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tsp olive oil separated
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes cut into strips
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese (See Note 2)
- 8 leaves fresh basil
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk together the mustard, 2 teaspoons of oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, oregano and salt an pepper in a bowl. This will emulsify and be thick and paste like.
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, horizontally cut a pocket into each chicken breast, be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Brush the chicken inside and out with the balsamic dressing.
- Place on work surface and layer each breast with 4 basil leaves, the mozzarella cheese slice and top with sun dried tomato. Secure using toothpick or skewer on the diagonal.
- Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil in an ovenproof skillet (I use cast iron) over high heat. Carefully add the chicken and sauté for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden.
- Transfer skillet with chicken to oven and cook for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked through. Allow to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Garnish with torn basil leaves and serve along sautéed vegetables.
Notes
- I do not pound the chicken breast thin and slice. Keep hand firmly on top of chicken breast and gently with sharp knife cut pocket horizontally. Be careful not to cut through or cut a hole or cheese will melt through.
- I cut each slice of mozzarella 1/4 inch thick each, about 4 ounces total.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
585kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
65g
(130%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
1313mg
(55%)
Potassium
1862mg
(53%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
813IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
349mg
(35%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 585kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 65g | 130% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1313mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1862mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 813IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 349mg | 35% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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