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 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 8 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced; 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste Salt; to taste black pepper

Deliciously stuffed chicken with a Caprese twist.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · August 06, 2023

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.