STUFFED CHICKEN CAPRESE

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Found online posted by Victoria Abbott Riccardi. Sounds like an easy summer meal that will LOOK like it took hours to make.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
8 large fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh basil, torn

Steps:

  • With small knife, make horizontal slit in chicken breasts to create pockets, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  • Sandwich 1 cheese slice between 2 basil leaves; stuff into pockets. Secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and pepper.
  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add oil; heat until hot Cook chicken 5 minutes; turn.
  • Scatter tomatoes over chicken; sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle chicken with torn basil.
  • Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.6, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 93.7, Sodium 462.1, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 32.8

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