Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Balsamic Reduction

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

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

Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Balsamic Reduction

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 4hrs5 mins

Total: 5hrs

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 chicken breasts

Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Balsamic Reduction

Ingredients

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

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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).

Step 7

Allow stuffed chicken breasts to rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving.

Nutritional Information

Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Balsamic Reduction

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 488.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 39.1g 78%

Carbohydrates: 9.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 6.2g

Fat: 32.5g 50%

Saturated Fat: 9.2g 46%

Cholesterol: 103mg 34%

Vitamin A Iu: 1142.1IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 19mg 146%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 7.5mg 13%

Folate: 21.7mcg 5%

Calcium: 489.3mg 49%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 52.1mg 19%

Potassium: 411.4mg 12%

Sodium: 636mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 292.2

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.