CAPRESE STUFFED CHICKEN

April 3rd, 2018 by Debbie Martilotta

Ingredients:

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb. fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups organic baby spinach
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced into half moons
  • Small bunch fresh basil
  • Balsamic vinegar

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400’. Place chicken on a cutting board and make 5 – 8 slits in each breast, being careful not to cut through completely. Transfer to baking sheet.
  1. Drizzle with olive oil then season chicken all over with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Stuff each slit with mozzarella, spinach, and tomato.
  1. Bake until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 25 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil then drizzle with balsamic.