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Close up of sliced caprese stuffed chicken with melted mozzarella and balsamic glaze

Caprese Stuffed Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, then seared and baked with a balsamic glaze.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Method
 

  1. Prep. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast. Season inside and out with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stuff. Layer mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil inside each pocket. Secure with toothpicks.
  3. Sear. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic 30 seconds. Sear chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
  4. Bake. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 15 to 18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is melted.
  5. Finish. Rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with fresh basil.

Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking.
Use fresh mozzarella for the best melt and texture.
Don't cut into the chicken right away or the cheese will run out.