Description
A delicious chicken dish filled with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket.
- In a bowl, mix mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mixture.
- Season the outside with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Caprese Stuffed Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Italian Chicken