Stuffed Chicken Caprese Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 Roma tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomato strips in oil
- 4 mozzarella cheese slices
- 12 basil leaves (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine garlic, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. Mix well and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut a pocket that is about ¾ of the way through each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Pour 1 teaspoon of sundried tomato oil over each chicken breast, rubbing some of the seasonings inside the pockets.
- Fill each chicken breast with 2 slices of fresh tomato, 2 teaspoons of sundried tomato strips, one slice of mozzarella cheese and 4 fresh basil leaves. Seal with 4 toothpicks diagonally to keep the filling from coming out while cooking.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of sundried tomato oil (or olive oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden. Pour the balsamic vinegar mixture into the pan around the chicken and bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally, until the glaze has slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Transfer to a baking sheet and place into the oven and continue to cook for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted.
- Remove the toothpicks and drizzle with pan juices.
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