Caprese stuffed chicken: A mouthwatering recipe!
A delicious and easy-to-make caprese stuffed chicken recipe, filled with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts
- 2 tomatoes (sliced)
- 150g mozzarella (sliced)
- Fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cut slits into chicken breasts (not all the way through).
- Stuff each slit with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil, sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side.
- Add garlic and a splash of water or broth.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through before serving.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Can be paired with pasta for an Italian dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/caprese-stuffed-chicken-recipe/