Description
A delicious and elegant dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, baked to perfection for a delightful summer dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Stuff each pocket with slices of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs before stuffing.
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg