Description
This Caprese-Stuffed Chicken recipe is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of a classic Caprese salad with juicy chicken breasts. Each bite is filled with gooey mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, making it a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Stuffing:
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil reserved
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cut a pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast.
- Stuff the Chicken: Fill each pocket with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Secure with toothpicks.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, heat reserved tomato oil and sear the chicken until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks, arrange chicken on a platter, and pour pan juices over before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to properly secure the stuffed chicken with toothpicks to keep the filling inside during cooking.
- Feel free to customize the filling with additional ingredients like fresh basil or balsamic glaze for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 476
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 674mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 59g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
