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Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 2 tsps dried basil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • sea salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 4 large vine-ripened tomatoes
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees f.
  • Thinly slice two of the vine tomatoes; Dice the remaining two.
  • Rub each chicken breast with dried basil, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper on all sides.
  • Slice each chicken breast down the middle lengthwise, but don't go all the way through. Just enough to create a large pocket for the fillings.
  • Stuff the pockets with tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
  • Insert toothpicks to seal the pockets.
  • Heat your oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden-brown on both sides, about 4 minutes on each side.
  • Add the diced tomatoes to the pan and transfer them to your preheated oven.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!