Description
A delicious chicken breast stuffed with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast.
- In a bowl, mix mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the chicken pockets.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Serve with a side salad or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: caprese stuffed chicken breast