Caprese Stuffed Chicken: Juicy Flavor with Turkey Bacon Delight
Experience the delightful combination of Caprese flavors in this juicy stuffed chicken, featuring turkey bacon for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create a pocket.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mozzarella mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed breast with turkey bacon and secure with toothpicks.
- Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For a herbier flavor, add more basil to the stuffing.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Caprese Stuffed Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Easy Dinner Ideas