Caprese Stuffed Chicken Bake (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken filled with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, baked and finished with balsamic glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

→ Caprese Filling

06 - 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
07 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
08 - 12 fresh basil leaves

→ Finishing

09 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
10 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F. Prepare a baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing.
02 - Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, ensuring not to slice all the way through.
03 - Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
04 - Insert 2 to 3 slices of fresh mozzarella, 2 to 3 tomato slices, and 3 basil leaves into each chicken breast pocket. Use toothpicks to secure if needed.
05 - Place the stuffed chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and cheese is melted.
07 - Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elevated but simple – impress your guests without stressing over complicated steps
  • Ready for the table in under an hour
  • Gluten free and full of protein
  • Flexible for seasonal tweaks or ingredient swaps
02 -
  • High in protein for a hearty meal
  • Perfect for meal prep or leftovers the next day
03 -
  • Toothpicks are great for keeping chicken sealed tight but remember to count how many you use so none are left in at the table.
  • A digital meat thermometer will save you from underdone or dry chicken every time.
  • Letting the chicken rest five minutes before slicing means you get juicy pieces and no cheese overflow on the plate.

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