Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Use these classic Italian ingredients to make a dish with a new twist. Dig in to this appetizing chicken breast made with fresh flavors.
Servings: 4
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 4 6 to 8 ounce chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 2 medium sized roma tomatoes sliced into 1/4 inch circles
- 3/4 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons dark balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Carefully slice the chicken breast horizontally in the center to create a pocket. Divide the tomatoes evenly between the chicken breasts and place them inside the pocket of each breast. Stuff the cheese inside the pocket with the tomatoes. Season the outside of the chicken breast with the salt and pepper.
- TIP: If the pockets are not staying closed after stuffing, use a tooth pick to hold the chicken pocket closed until after cooking.
- In an oven safe skillet, heat the olive oil on high heat. Once hot, quickly sear the stuffed breasts on one side until it's lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Very carefully, turn the breasts. Place the skillet into the oven to finish cooking the chicken, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle it with the fresh basil. Drizzle each chicken breast with the balsamic vinegar before serving.