Description
Grilled caprese stuffed chicken is a flavorful dish combining juicy chicken breasts with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Stuff each breast with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Brush with olive oil.
- Grill for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use toothpicks to secure the pockets if needed.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve with balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, caprese, stuffed chicken, Italian recipe