CAPRESE STUFFED CHICKEN
Succulent chicken breast stuffed with juicy chunks of tomatoes, aromatic basil, and savory garlic caprese.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- glass mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs chicken breast
- 1 lb tomatoes
- 2 springs fresh basil
- 16 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2-3 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉
- Clean and pat dry the chicken. Make a slit down the center of the breast as pictured. Then season with salt and pepper making sure to get into the pocket. Set chicken aside and let it adsorb the seasoning while you prepare the Caprese filling.
- To make the caprese dice 1lb of tomatoes and drain any extra juices. Chop up the 2 springs of basil finely and add in minced 4 garlic cloves. Mix together oil and 2 teaspoon of balsamic glaze.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and stuff it with the Caprese. Drizzle with extra balsamic glaze and top with fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Place into a preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Once the chicken is cooked drizzle with extra balsamic glaze and top with extra caprese. Enjoy this Caprese Chicken with your favorite pasta.