Caprese Chicken: Stuffed Caprese Chicken Breasts

Caprese salad also called ‘insalata caprese’ is a traditional Italian dish usually made with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes, seasoned with salt, and drizzled with olive oil and vinegar.

This well loved recipe has been an inspiration for a wide variety of appetizers but today I’m going to share with you how to make a delicious, super easy, and protein packed Caprese inspired meal that the whole family will surely love.

Aside from featuring a perfectly roasted and juicy chicken breast, this stuffed Caprese chicken also comes with a tasty homemade balsamic glaze that you can whip up in a flash!

Yes! This recipe only needs 15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients are also basic and easy to find, you might not even have to go to the store to get them. It’s highly likely that you already have them in your fridge and pantry right now.

I love cooking without any muss or fuss, so rest assured that this recipe is far from complicated. The chicken breasts are so easy to prepare as well as the homemade balsamic glaze.

This recipe is so simple but it can certainly wow the crowd. Aside from preparing these stuffed Caprese chicken breasts for the family, you’ll also love to share these with the guests at your next gathering!

These Caprese stuffed chicken breasts feature a palate pleasing combination of protein, dairy, and vegetables. They are delightfully delicious on their own but they also go well with other sides.

To impress the crowd, you can serve Caprese chicken with pesto pasta, stuffed mushrooms, antipasto, parmesan risotto, steamed vegetables, egg noodles, mashed potatoes, and more!

This stuffed Caprese chicken recipe is just so versatile, fancy, and tasty, you can pair it with a lot of dishes to have a more satisfying meal.

To get started with Caprese stuffed chicken, you will need chicken breasts, garlic powder, fresh mozzarella cheese, a large tomato, basil, olive oil, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar.

So simple right? It’s not surprising if you can find all of these ingredients at home in your refrigerator or pantry!

This recipe is both prepared in a skillet AND baked so it’s easy to prep and clean up. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven heats up, it’s time to prepare the chicken.

Using a sharp knife, carefully butterfly each chicken breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Open each chicken breast so that the halves are mostly flat. Season with salt and pepper and add garlic powder.

Slice the mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Divide the mozzarella, tomato, and basil through the chicken breasts. You may need toothpicks to secure the filling in place while they are cooking.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken to the skillet and cook until brown on both sides.

Add chicken broth to the skillet and transfer to the oven. Be sure to use a skillet that is oven-safe! If not, simply transfer to an oven dish. Roast for fifteen minutes and check for doneness. If finished, prepare the balsamic glaze.

Heat vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the vinefar is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume and is thick. Remove from heat and get ready to finalize the main course!

Place a stuffed chicken breast on each plate and top with the balsamic glaze. Drizzle as desired. Enjoy!

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