Sheet Pan Caprese Stuffed Chicken

Name: Sheet Pan Caprese Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained, chopped; 12 fresh basil leaves; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil, then roasted on a sheet pan until golden. A low-carb weeknight dinner ready in under an hour.

55 minMediumServes 4470 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerOvenLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained, chopped
12 fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
2

Using a sharp knife, cut a deep horizontal pocket into the thickest part of each of the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. Season inside and out with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
3

Mix 2 minced garlic cloves with half the 2 tbsp olive oil. Rub over the outside of each breast.
4

Stuff each pocket with equal portions of 4 oz sliced fresh mozzarella, 1/4 cup drained, chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), and 12 fresh basil leaves. Secure with toothpicks.
5

Arrange stuffed chicken on the prepared pan. Scatter 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes around them and drizzle everything with the remaining olive oil.
6

Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
7

Remove toothpicks, drizzle with 2 tbsp balsamic glaze, and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Sheet Pan Caprese Stuffed Chicken dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Sheet Pan Caprese Stuffed Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Sheet Pan Caprese Stuffed Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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