How to Make Stuffed Caprese Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed Caprese Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special dinner or a casual family meal. This dish takes the classic flavors of a Caprese salad – juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil – and combines them with tender, juicy chicken breasts to create a mouthwatering main course.

The dish is easy to prepare and comes together relatively quickly, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner. The combination of flavors and textures in this ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
  • 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella, divided
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 pinch lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste
  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch glass baking pan.
  • Combine 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, cream cheese, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
  • Slice chicken lengthwise on the side of each breast to make a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Stuff cheese and spinach mixture into each breast. Secure filling by sealing each pocket with 2 to 3 toothpicks. Season with lemon-pepper seasoning and place in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; it's okay if some of the cheese and spinach mixture spills out while baking.
  • Remove from the oven and top with tomato slices and remaining mozzarella. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and return to the oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through and cheese on top is bubbly and golden, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    544 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 180mg
    • Sodium: 881mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 59g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 710mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 858mg