Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Balsamic Reduction

Name: Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Balsamic Reduction
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 300 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon sea salt; 4 chicken breasts, pounded flat; 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, sliced; 2 large Roma tomatoes, sliced; 16 toothpicks, or as needed; 2 tablespoons olive oil

4.6

(14)

12 Reviews

6 Photos

This impressive stuffed chicken breast dish is easy to put together and so impressive! Perfect for any meal whether for family or company!

Recipe by SunnyDaysNora

Published on July 18, 2018

6

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs 5 mins

Total Time:

5 hrs

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 chicken breasts

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

Marinade:

¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon sea salt
4 chicken breasts, pounded flat
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 large Roma tomatoes, sliced
16 toothpicks, or as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Mix olive oil, garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and sea salt together in a bowl. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour marinade on top. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
Heat balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan to a slow boil. Allow to boil for 15 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Cook until vinegar has reduced to half the original volume. Allow balsamic reduction to cool completely.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place 1/4 cup basil leaves, 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 a tomato on each piece of chicken. Roll chicken up and secure with toothpicks.
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add stuffed chicken breasts to skillet and sear on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Transfer skillet to the oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Allow stuffed chicken breasts to rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

489	Calories
33g	Fat
9g	Carbs
39g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 489
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 9g	46%
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 636mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 39g
Vitamin C 8mg	38%
Calcium 489mg	38%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 411mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.