Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
This Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe is an easy, healthy dinner that will wow your dinner guests. With only a few ingredients and easy step-by-step instructions, you'll have this delicious dinner ready in under 60 minutes. Enjoy!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 16 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast (4 breasts)
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes jarred in olive oil (~1 oz)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze*
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Next, prepare chicken breasts by laying them flat on a cutting board. Then, using a meat tenderizer, pound until the chicken flattens out and is the same thickness all around, about 1/2-inch thick.
- Season both sides of chicken breast with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Then, place about 1 oz. of mozzarella cheese, a few basil leaves, and a tablespoon of sun-dried tomatoes in the center of your chicken breast.
- Roll chicken breast, packing it tightly and then secure 2 pieces of baker's twine.
- Place on baking sheet and drizzle each stuffed chicken breast with olive oil. Bake at 375ºF for about 30 - 40 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Video
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Notes
- Balsamic glaze: this can either be a homemade balsamic reduction or store-bought balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 3g