Description
A heartwarming dish combining juicy chicken breasts stuffed with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil in a bowl.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff it with the cheese and tomato mixture.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Consider adding Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg