Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Caprese stuffed chicken breasts, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the Caprese mixture.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in balsamic vinegar for 30 minutes before stuffing.
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg