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Caprese Stuffed Chicken

A delightful dish featuring marinated chicken breasts stuffed with creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinade
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar for marinade
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for marinade
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon salt for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon pepper for marinade
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts approx. 6-8 ounces each
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes halved lengthwise then thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced thin, then cut in half
  • 8 large basil leaves cut in half
  • to taste balsamic glaze for drizzle, optional
  • to taste extra chopped basil for garnish, optional

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients until well-combined. Place your chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring every piece is coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours before assembly. Discard any leftover marinade before baking.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400℉ and prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with foil and spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Lay each marinated chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Make four deep cuts across each breast about ½ inch apart, being careful not to slice all the way through.
  4. Fill each cut in the chicken breasts with slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
  5. Transfer your stuffed chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 25–30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165℉.
  6. Allow your Caprese Stuffed Chicken to rest for about 5 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle some extra chopped basil on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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