Caprese Stuffed Chicken

Caprese Stuffed Chicken

Caprese Stuffed Chicken is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is made with juicy chicken breasts that are stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves. The combination of these ingredients creates a burst of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil


To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. Then, using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Next, stuff each chicken breast with slices of mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and chopped basil leaves. Use toothpicks to secure the opening of the chicken breasts.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve hot.
This Caprese Stuffed Chicken dish is a perfect combination of juicy chicken, fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves. It is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. The dish is easy to prepare and can be served as a main course for lunch or dinner.
Type of dish: Main Course
Ingredients:

- Chicken breasts
- Mozzarella cheese
- Tomatoes
Enjoy your Caprese Stuffed Chicken!