Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast, taking care not to slice all the way through.
- Mix the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a bowl, creating a vibrant stuffing.
- Stuff the mixture into the chicken breasts and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish, then drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Serve hot alongside a fresh salad or your favorite side.
Notes
Make-ahead option available; leftovers can be stored in the fridge 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: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg