The plated dish features juicy chicken breasts stuffed with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, topped with a vibrant tomato sauce and fresh herbs.

Caprese Stuffed Chicken

Name: Caprese Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4; mozzarella cheese, sliced, 8 oz; large tomatoes, thinly sliced, 2; fresh basil leaves, 1 cup; tomato sauce, 1 cup; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: August 06, 2023

In this recipe, we're putting a creative twist on a classic Italian dish. Inspired by the fresh ingredients of summer, we're making a Quick and Easy Caprese Stuffed Chicken. This dish takes the flavors of a traditional Caprese salad and elevates it to a main course that's both delicious and visually stunning.

Ingredients (for 4)

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - 4
Mozzarella cheese, sliced - 8 oz
Large tomatoes, thinly sliced - 2
Fresh basil leaves - 1 cup
Tomato sauce - 1 cup
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🌡️

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 - 🔪🐔💼

Using a sharp knife, make a horizontal slit in each chicken breast to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
Step 3 - 🧀🍅🌿

Stuff each pocket with a layer of mozzarella slices, tomato slices, and fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 4 - 🔥🍳🐔

Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Step 5 - 🥫🍳🔥

Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 6 - 🍳😴⏳

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
Step 7 - 🌿🍳🎉

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Step 8 - 🍽️🍗🌿

Serve the Caprese Stuffed Chicken with a side of your choice, such as roasted vegetables or a simple salad.

Additional

This dish is perfect for a summer dinner party or a weeknight family meal. You can customize the stuffing by adding other ingredients like roasted red peppers or spinach. Kids can help stuff the chicken breasts and garnish with basil leaves.