Description
Caprese stuffed chicken breast is a flavorful dish filled with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast.
- In a bowl, mix mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken breasts with the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: caprese stuffed chicken breast, chicken recipes, Italian chicken