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Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken That Will Wow Your Tastebuds

This gluten-free Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken combines juicy chicken breasts filled with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, all smothered in a rich balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 large Chicken Breasts Make sure they’re thick enough to hold all that delicious filling.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning.
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
For the Stuffing
  • 2 cups Roma Tomatoes Juicy tomatoes keep the chicken moist.
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomato Strips in Oil Intensifies flavor.
  • 8 oz Thick Sliced Mozzarella Cheese Melts beautifully.
  • 1/2 cup Basil Leaves Fresh basil for stuffing.
For the Balsamic Glaze
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar The star of the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Balances acidity.
Topping
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Basil Leaves For garnishing.

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butterfly the chicken breasts, creating pockets for stuffing.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
  4. Rub sun-dried tomato oil into the chicken pockets.
  5. Stuff the chicken with tomatoes, sun-dried tomato strips, mozzarella, and basil.
  6. Secure each breast with toothpicks.
  7. Sear the chicken in a hot skillet for about 2 minutes on each side.
  8. Mix balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic to make the glaze.
  9. Pour the balsamic sauce around the chicken in the skillet.
  10. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  11. Bake the chicken for 15-17 minutes until cooked through.
  12. Let the chicken cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  13. Garnish with additional chopped basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This gluten-free dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without fuss.

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