Caprese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Glaze

white plate with Caprese stuffed chicken.

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Caprese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Glaze

Caprese Stuffed chicken with balsamic glaze has delicious tomatoes and mozzarella cheese and is a perfect chicken breast recipe that you can count on for your dinner menu. Nothing is more delicious and easier to make than this restaurant quality chicken recipe combined with these favorite Italian flavors.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 422kcal

Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
3.5 oz. sundried tomatoes in oil
4 fresh mozzarella cheese rounds
6 fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.
Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
Tuck 1/4 of the jar of tomatoes into the pocket followed 2 cheese rounds and basil leaves.
Add additional sun dried tomatoes and close the pocket and tuck shut with toothpicks inserted at an angle. Repeat with the other chicken breast.
Season chicken breasts with half of the oregano and dried basil on top.
Place chicken into an ovenproof skillet (like cast iron) and heat on stove medium heat, about 3-5 minutes on each side until browned.
In a bowl, mix together minced garlic and balsamic vinegar and pour over chicken in skillet.
Place pan into the oven for an additional 10 - 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees.
Top with chopped fresh basil and a bit of balsamic glaze if desired.

Notes

Slicing Chicken: As you can see in the chicken images, we used a very sharp knife to slice through the center of the chicken, taking care to only cut partially so the cheese, tomatoes and basil do not come out the other side.

Just a reminder to remove toothpicks prior to serving!

Weight Watchers Nutritional Notes: 6 Points per serving for 2 servings IF using fat free mozzarella cheese.

Do I have to use Mozzarella in Caprese chicken?

A slice of mozzarella is traditionally used in Caprese but feel free to experiment with other types of cheeses. Try smoked gouda, white cheddar, asiago or Havarti.

Can you substitute sun dried Tomatoes?

Sun dried tomatoes are a very specific flavor for a lot of people and some prefer fresh tomatoes. It’s easy to substitute for cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes in this dish if you want. That being said, sun dried tomatoes have a beautiful tart flavor and are really quite delicious with chicken, so give it a shot!

How to make Balsamic Glaze for dipping.

Want a little extra dip? It's easy to purchase store bought glaze (we like Bertolli brand) or simply make a homemade balsamic vinegar reduction.

What is the best way to ensure even cooking?

When cooking more than one chicken breast (as most do) make sure that each piece you choose is as even as possible with the other piece. If one chicken is super thick, it's fine to pound it down slightly to be even. Just be careful not to over flatten it or it wont cut properly to stuff.

What temperature is chicken cooked to?

According to Food safety practices, chicken should be cooked to 165 degrees.

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