Caprese Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Caprese Stuffed Chicken is a delicious and elegant dish that combines the flavors of a classic Caprese salad with tender, juicy chicken breasts. This recipe is easy to make but impressive enough for a special dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar (plus more for drizzle after baking)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Chicken:
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (trimmed, approx. 6–8 ounces each)
- 2 Medium Roma tomatoes (halved lengthwise then thinly sliced to make half-moon shape slices)
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella (sliced thin, then cut in half to make half-moon shape slices)
- 1 cup Large basil leaves (cut in half, plus more for garnish if desired)
- Balsamic glaze for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours before assembly. Before baking, remove the chicken from the marinade and discard it.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400℉. Spray a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Chicken: Place each chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make 4 deep cuts, about ½ inch apart, crossways into the top of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Fill each cut with a tomato slice, mozzarella slice, and basil leaf.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the chicken on the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reaches 165℉.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using, and garnish with extra chopped basil. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts for a leaner dish.
- Feel free to customize the seasonings in the marinade to suit your taste preferences.
- For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the chicken with portobello mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Caprese Stuffed Chicken, Chicken Caprese, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Caprese Salad Chicken
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