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Caprese Stuffed Chicken

Chicken breasts stuffed with melty fresh mozzarella, juicy tomato, and torn basil, finished with a balsamic drizzle. Looks fancy. Is not.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
42g
Caprese Stuffed Chicken
italianchickenweeknightlow-carb

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken dry. Cut a deep horizontal pocket into the side of each breast, being careful not to slice all the way through.

  2. Step 2

    Stuff each pocket with mozzarella, a slice or two of tomato, and several basil leaves. Season the outside with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  3. Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear the chicken for about 3 minutes per side until golden.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest part.

  5. Step 5

    Rest for 3 minutes, then drizzle with balsamic glaze and finish with a few more torn basil leaves.

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