Caprese Stuffed Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts oozing with melted mozzarella cheese, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, all wrapped in crispy prosciutto. This Caprese Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful and elegant dish that will impress your guests and make any weeknight dinner extraordinary.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced into thin strips
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2.
Slice each chicken breast horizontally, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through.
- 3.
Stuff each pocket with mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil leaves.
- 4.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 5.
Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with two slices of prosciutto, securing the filling inside.
- 6.
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 7.
Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- 8.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9.
Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- 10.
Slice each breast into medallions and serve with your favorite side dish.
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