Description
Caprese stuffed chicken combines juicy chicken breasts with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket horizontally into each chicken breast.
- Stuff each pocket with mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil leaves.
- Secure openings with toothpicks.
- Brush chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
- Add balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg