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Caprese Stuffed Chicken

A delicious, home-cooked meal featuring layers of fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil tucked into tender chicken breasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup olive oil for marinade
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar plus more for drizzle after baking
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard for marinade
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning for marinade
  • 2 cloves garlic minced for marinade
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for marinade
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper for marinade
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts trimmed, approx. 6-8 ounces each
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes halved lengthwise then thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced thin, then cut in half
  • 1 cup large basil leaves cut in half, plus more for garnish
  • 1 optional balsamic glaze for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours before assembly. When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and discard it.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400℉. Prepare your baking sheet by spraying a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Place each chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Make four deep cuts about ½ inch apart across each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
  4. Fill each cut with slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
  5. Place the stuffed chicken on the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reaches 165℉.
  6. Once baked, remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for about five minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using and garnish with extra chopped basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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