Caprese Stuffed Chicken

Are you looking for easy chicken dinner recipe ideas? Caprese stuffed chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any night of the week. It’s a simple recipe that combines the classic Caprese salad ingredients – fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil – with tender chicken breasts.

Why this recipe works

This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or just a regular weeknight dinner. It’s an easy, yet flavorful way to switch up your regular chicken dinner. This recipe works because the chicken breasts are stuffed with delicious caprese ingredients, such as fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and ripe tomatoes, which elevate the chicken to a whole new level. The chicken is seasoned with thyme and extra virgin olive oil, which gives it a nice, herby flavor. Plus, the dish is so easy to prepare and can be ready in just 30 minutes.

What is Caprese Stuffed Chicken

Caprese stuffed chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that consists of boneless, skinless chicken breasts stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. The chicken breasts are cut in several places, seasoned with thyme and extra virgin olive oil and then filled with the caprese mixture. The chicken is then baked in the oven until cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

The result is a mouthwatering dish that’s bursting with flavor and texture. The chicken breasts are tender and juicy, while the melted mozzarella cheese provides a creamy and savory taste. The sliced tomatoes and basil leaves add a refreshing and slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the chicken. The dish is simple, healthy, and easy to make, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners!

Best ingredients for Caprese Stuffed Chicken

The key to making the best Caprese stuffed chicken is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: Choose chicken breasts that are roughly the same size and thickness, so they cook evenly.
• Fresh mozzarella cheese: Use high-quality, fresh mozzarella cheese that is firm enough to slice into thin rounds. This will help the cheese melt evenly and create a gooey, delicious filling.
• Tomatoes: Use ripe and juicy tomatoes for this recipe. I recommend using medium-sized tomatoes that can be sliced into thin rounds and fit nicely into the chicken breasts.
• Fresh basil leaves: Use fresh basil leaves for their bright, herbaceous flavor.
• Olive oil: Use extra-virgin olive oil for its fruity and slightly peppery flavor.
• Thyme: Use fresh thyme for its floral, earthy flavor.
• Salt and pepper: To season the chicken.

How to make Caprese Chicken

Please note: This is just an overview – the full ingredients and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step 1: Prepare chicken breasts. Use a sharp knife to cut chicken breasts in 4-5 places about 1 inch deep without cutting all the way through the meat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, rub them with thyme and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

Step 2: Stuff chicken breasts with caprese ingredients. Cut mozzarella and tomatoes into thin slices (as many slices as cuts), season with salt and insert them into pockets in the chicken. Then add basil leaves between them.

Step 3: Bake chicken caprese in the oven. Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Storing and freezing tips

This Caprese Stuffed Chicken recipe is best served fresh and hot out of the oven. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, make sure to reheat it thoroughly in the oven or microwave.

Top tips for the best Caprese Stuffed Chicken

• Use a sharp knife to make the cuts in the chicken breast. This will create pockets for the cheese and tomatoes to be inserted.
• Use high-quality, fresh ingredients. The flavor of this dish comes from the freshness and quality of the ingredients used.
• Make sure the chicken breasts are about the same size and thickness so that they cook evenly.
• Rubbing the chicken breasts with olive oil and seasoning them with thyme, salt, and pepper will add flavor and moisture to the chicken.
• Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and juicy.

FAQ

Caprese Stuffed Chicken

Recipe by Magda | Good Food Discoveries

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: DinnerCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Baking time

25

minutes

Total time

35

minutes

The Caprese Stuffed Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It’s easy to prepare, takes only a few ingredients, and yet it tastes like a restaurant-quality dish.

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INGREDIENTS

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 8 oz (225g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced

• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken breast in 4-5 places about 1 inch deep without cutting all the way through the meat.
• Season with salt and pepper, rub them with thyme and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
• Place chicken breasts on a greased baking dish.
• Cut mozzarella and tomatoes into thin slices (as many slices as cuts), season them with salt and insert into the cuts in the chicken. Add a basil leaf to each cut.
• Bake the chicken for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Notes

• Make sure to use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
• Make sure the chicken breasts are about the same size and thickness so that they cook evenly.

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