Description
Succulent chicken breasts filled with classic Caprese stuffed chicken recipe offer a delightful Mediterranean-inspired meal. Fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes create a flavorful combination you’ll crave for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Fresh Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 8–10 fresh basil leaves
Seasonings and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for the chicken.
- Transform chicken breasts into a flat, open canvas by carefully slicing horizontally without separating completely, creating a book-like presentation.
- Generously massage Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper across both surfaces of the chicken for robust flavor infusion.
- Artfully arrange mozzarella slices, fresh tomato rounds, and vibrant basil leaves inside the opened chicken, ensuring even distribution.
- Gently fold the chicken closed, securing the delicate filling with toothpicks to prevent escape during cooking.
- Ignite a skillet over medium-high heat, introducing a splash of olive oil to create a perfect searing surface.
- Carefully place stuffed chicken into the hot skillet, developing a golden-brown exterior by cooking 2-3 minutes per side.
- Seamlessly transition the skillet from stovetop to preheated oven, continuing the cooking process.
- Allow chicken to roast for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until internal temperature precisely reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Extract toothpicks with precision, removing potential hazards before serving.
- Optional: Enhance the dish with a luxurious drizzle of balsamic glaze for additional flavor complexity.
- Present immediately alongside complementary side dishes while maintaining optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality chicken breasts for the most tender and flavorful result.
- Use firm mozzarella and ripe, juicy tomatoes to ensure a delicious filling that doesn’t become watery.
- Secure the chicken tightly with toothpicks to prevent the delicious ingredients from leaking during cooking.
- Opt for a meat thermometer to guarantee the chicken is perfectly cooked without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg