Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken

Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken

Cook: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Ready: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 323.65

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 180C | 350F.
  2. 2
    Cut a pocket about 3/4 quarter of the way through on the thickest side of each breast, being careful not to cut all the way.Season chicken with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
  3. 3
    Pour 1 teaspoon of sun dried tomato oil over each breast, rubbing some of the seasoning inside the pockets.Fill each with 2 slices fresh tomato, 2 teaspoons sun dried tomato strips, one slice mozzarella cheese and basil leaves.Seal with 3-4 toothpicks diagonally to keep the filling inside while cooking.
  4. 4
    Heat 2 teaspoons of sun dried tomato oil (or olive oil) in a skillet or non stick pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5
    Add the chicken and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden.While the chicken is cooking, mix together the garlic, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small jug.
  6. 6
    Pour the mixture into the pan around the chicken; bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally, until the glaze has slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
  7. 7
    Transfer pan to the preheated oven and continue to cook for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted.
  8. 8
    Remove toothpicks and drizzle with pan juices.

Nutrition per serving

323.65 Calories
21.51g Carbs
44.31g Protein
5.7g Fat

Tags

gluten free side dish European Mediterranean Italian

Allergens

milk fish tree nuts wheat soy shellfish