Caprese stuffed chicken

Name: Caprese stuffed chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp pepper; 16 oz sliced mozzarella (or about 12 slices); 1 tomato, sliced; 16 fresh basil leaves; 2 TBSP olive oil; Balsamic glaze (or regular balsamic vinegar for less carbs)

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:35:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories659.9 kcal (33%)

Total Fat37.5 g (54%)

Carbs7 g (3%)

Sugars2.8 g (3%)

Protein70.5 g (141%)

Sodium1224.3 mg (61%)

Fiber0.6 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

4boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tspgarlic powder

1 tspsalt

½ tsppepper

16 ozmozzarella

2 Tbspolive oil

or regular balsamic vinegar for less carbs

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°

Step 2

Season chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Carefully cut each breast horizontally in half, but not all the way through to create a pocket for the filling.

Step 4

Layer slices of mozzarella and tomato inside the pocket, then top the mozzarella and cheese with basil leaves

Step 5

Fold the top chicken layer over the filling and pin the chicken together with toothpicks. (its ok if some of the filling is poking out)

Step 6

In a large oven safe skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side, and has a nice sear.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 8

Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.