
Caprese Stuffed Chicken
If you want to add more gluten free and primal recipes to your collection, Caprese Stuffed Chicken might be a recipe you should try. This side dish has 315 calories, 32g of protein, and 17g of fat per serving. For $2.27 per serving, this recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of garlic clove, olive oil, mozzarella, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 60%, this dish is good. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Stuffed Caprese Chicken, Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken, and Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken.
Diets
Ingredients

chicken breasts
2

olive oil
1 tablespoon

salt and pepper
2 servings

garlic clove
1

mozzarella
2 ounces

vine-ripe tomatoes
2

basil leaves
0.25 cup

balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons
Cooking in Steps
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1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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2Brush olive oil on both sides of the pounded chicken breasts. Lightly season with salt and pepper and the minced garlic.
chicken breast
salt and pepper
minced garlic
olive oil
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3Layer mozzarella, tomatoes and basil onto one side of the chicken breast.
chicken breast
mozzarella
tomato
basil
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4Adding as much (or as little) as desired. Season with additional salt and pepper. Fold the other side of the chicken over top, and secure with cooking twine or toothpicks so the chicken doesn't come unfolded.
salt and pepper
whole chicken
kitchen twine
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5Cook chicken for 20 minutes in a 9x13-inch baking dish, or on a baking sheet lined with foil. After 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and if is not fully cooked, place back in the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes.
whole chicken
baking sheet
baking pan
aluminum foil
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6Remove toothpicks or twine, drizzle balsamic vinegar over top of the chicken and serve hot!
balsamic vinegar
whole chicken
toothpicks
kitchen twine