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three stuffed caprese chicken breasts on a platter
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Hasselback (Stuffed) Chicken Caprese

Stuffed chicken levels up with tomato, basil, mozzarella and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Course chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 535kcal
Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts about 2 pounds total, boneless skinless thighs work too

For the Marinade

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

To Assemble the Chicken

  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • 4 roma tomatoes or other golf ball size tomatoes
  • 10 basil leaves depending on how large your chicken breasts are
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • balsamic vinegar for drizzling, optional

Instructions

  • In a rimmed 11x7 or equivalent baking dish, add the chicken, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and mix to coat the chicken on all sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator as long as possible. 30 minutes all the way to 24 hours.
  • To bake, it's fine to leave the chicken in the marinade, but you can transfer your chicken to a clean rimmed baking dish if you prefer. Preheat the oven to 400 and add the baking dish to the oven during the preheating phase so your dish doesn't break in the heat.
  • Bake until the chicken is about half done; 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and use a knife to make slits 1/2 inch apart about 3/4 of the way through the chicken. Don't cut all the way through.
  • Into each slit, add a half slice of tomato, a leaf of basil and a slice of mozzarella.
  • Sprinkle with a big pinch of salt and pepper over each chicken breast and return to the oven.
  • Bake until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165, and the cheese is melted: Another 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Allow the chicken to rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75breast | Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1147mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 2mg