Description
Juicy Caprese Stuffed Chicken baked with fresh mozzarella, ripe Roma tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this easy recipe tastes gourmet but is simple enough for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Marinade:
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
Chicken & Filling:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced and cut into half-moons
12 fresh basil leaves
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Extra fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Marinate the chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, and garlic. Pour over chicken breasts in a resealable bag or dish. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours. Discard marinade before baking.
Preheat oven: Heat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
Prepare the chicken: Place chicken on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make 4 deep slits crosswise in each breast, about ½ inch apart. Do not cut all the way through. (Tip: place chopsticks on each side of the chicken to stop the knife.)
Stuff the chicken: Into each slit, tuck a slice of tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaf.
Bake: Place chicken on prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Rest and serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with basil if desired.
Notes
Mozzarella swaps: Use shredded mozzarella or provolone if fresh mozzarella isn’t handy.
Serving ideas: Pair with roasted vegetables, garlic bread, or a fresh salad.
Quick tip: If short on time, skip the marinade and just season with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour marinating)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg