Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the halved cherry tomatoes, cubed mozzarella, chopped basil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast, creating space for the filling, and stuff generously with the tomato mixture.
- Secure with toothpicks if necessary to keep the filling tucked in.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and pop them into the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve hot, and enjoy the delightful symphony of flavors!
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the stuffed chicken earlier in the day and storing in the fridge until ready to cook. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg