Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Hey there, food lovers! Ever dream of making a dish that’s not only scrumptious but also screams elegance? Let me introduce you to the marvel that is Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Yep, you read that right. We’re diving into a culinary adventure that’ll leave your taste buds dancing. Ready to join me on this delicious journey? Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients for Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast

• 4 pieces of chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) – that’s 680g for the metric folks
• Fresh mozzarella cheese – 8 oz or 225g, creamy goodness
• Fresh basil leaves – 8 of ’em
• Cherry tomatoes – a whole cup or 150g, fresh and juicy
• Salt – 1 tsp or 5g
• Black pepper – 1 tsp or 5g, freshly ground please!
• Garlic powder – 1 tsp or 3g, for that extra kick
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp or 30ml, the good stuff!

For that Delicious Balsamic Glaze:

• Balsamic vinegar – ½ cup or 120ml
• Brown sugar – 1 tbsp or 15g, sweetens the deal

Time to Get It Done:

• Prep time: 15 minutes (including a coffee sip)
• Cooking time: 25 minutes
• Total time: 40 minutes (give or take a minute or two)

Feeds 2 servings

Nutritional Facts for Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast

• Calories: 560 kcal (that’s without dessert!)
• Protein: 55g (for those muscles)
• Carbohydrates: 22g (energy, anyone?)
• Fat: 27g (the tasty kind)
• Fiber: 1g (keep things moving)
• Sodium: 1020mg (just enough zing)
• Sugars: 16g (life’s sweet, ain’t it?)

Let’s Cook That Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast

1. Chicken Prepping Time!: Fire up your oven to 375°F / 190°C. Cut those chicken breasts to make pockets, and season ’em with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Stuff ’em Good: Put mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, and cherry tomatoes in those pockets. Don’t be shy!
3. Get That Sizzle Going: In a pan, heat olive oil and cook those chicken pieces around 5 minutes each side. Pop them in the oven for 20 minutes or until done and smelling heavenly.
4. Glaze It Up: Mix the balsamic vinegar with brown sugar in a saucepan and cook until it turns all glazey.

A Few Handy Tips

1. Fresh basil? Always the best.
2. Add veggies if you like (spinach or zucchini).
3. Watch that glaze like a hawk.
4. Use a meat thermometer; no one likes undercooked chicken.

Serving

1. Side Dishes: Roasted veggies or salad? Yes, please!
2. Drizzle the Love: Don’t forget the glaze!
3. Garnish: A little fresh basil never hurts.

There you have it! Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze, done the AH7 way. Perfect for a date night, impressing the in-laws, or just treating yourself. Grab your apron and your appetite and whip up this dish tonight! Happy cooking, friends!

CAPRESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Hey there, food lovers! Ever dream of making a dish that’s not only scrumptious but also screams elegance? Let me introduce you to the marvel that is Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Yep, you read that right. We’re diving into a culinary adventure that’ll leave your taste buds dancing. Ready to join me on this delicious journey? Let’s get cooking!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

CAPRESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Amount per Serving

Calories

560

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

27

g

42

%

Sodium

 

1020

mg

44

%

Carbohydrates

 

22

g

7

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

16

g

18

%

Protein

 

55

g

110

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN, YOU’LL NEED:

• 4 pieces of chicken breasts boneless, skinless – that’s 680g for the metric folks
• Fresh mozzarella cheese – 8 oz or 225g creamy goodness
• Fresh basil leaves – 8 of ’em
• Cherry tomatoes – a whole cup or 150g fresh and juicy
• Salt – 1 tsp or 5g
• Black pepper – 1 tsp or 5g freshly ground please!
• Garlic powder – 1 tsp or 3g for that extra kick
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp or 30ml the good stuff!

FOR THAT DELICIOUS BALSAMIC GLAZE:

• Balsamic vinegar – ½ cup or 120ml
• Brown sugar – 1 tbsp or 15g sweetens the deal

Instructions

• Chicken Prepping Time!: Fire up your oven to 375°F / 190°C. Cut those chicken breasts to make pockets, and season ’em with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Stuff ’em Good: Put mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, and cherry tomatoes in those pockets. Don’t be shy!
• Get That Sizzle Going: In a pan, heat olive oil and cook those chicken pieces around 5 minutes each side. Pop them in the oven for 20 minutes or until done and smelling heavenly.
• Glaze It Up: Mix the balsamic vinegar with brown sugar in a saucepan and cook until it turns all glazey.

Notes

A Few Handy Tips

1. Fresh basil? Always the best.
2. Add veggies if you like (spinach or zucchini).
3. Watch that glaze like a hawk.
4. Use a meat thermometer; no one likes undercooked chicken.

Serving

1. Side Dishes: Roasted veggies or salad? Yes, please!
2. Drizzle the Love: Don’t forget the glaze!
3. Garnish: A little fresh basil never hurts.