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Sheet Pan Caprese Stuffed Chicken

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-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained, chopped
  • 12 leaves fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves 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. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 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 leaves fresh basil leaves. Secure with toothpicks.

  5. 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. 6

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

  7. 7

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

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