Description
This Caprese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic recipe combines juicy chicken breasts filled with pesto, mozzarella, and tomato, then baked with a sweet balsamic glaze. A delightful dish that’s perfect for a special dinner or any day you crave a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
Filling:
- 4 tablespoons pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 slices fresh mozzarella
- 1 large tomato, vine-ripened and sliced
Balsamic Glaze:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (120ml)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry. Cut each breast lengthwise to form a pocket. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the filling: Spread pesto inside each pocket. Fill with mozzarella and tomato slices. Secure with toothpicks.
- Make the balsamic glaze: Mix balsamic vinegar and brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
- Sear the chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet, then pour balsamic mixture over. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Reduce the glaze: Remove chicken, reduce balsamic glaze in the skillet until thickened.
- Serve: Pour the balsamic reduction over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- Chicken is best cooked at room temperature.
- Be careful not to cut through the chicken pocket entirely.
- Avoid overfilling the chicken to prevent spillage.
- Let the chicken rest before serving to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg