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Caprese Chicken Breasts
This incredibly easy and flavor-packed Caprese Chicken is as delicious and it is gorgeous!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- cutting board
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
2
Place the chicken on a cutting board and cut 6 slits in each breast (this can vary depending on the size of your chicken breasts), 3/4- of the way through, careful not to cut all the way through the chicken.
3
Combine the salt and the Italian seasoning together and sprinkle evenly on top of the chicken.
Italian seasoning2 teaspoons
4
Slice the fresh mozzarella into 12 slices. Slice the 12 pieces in half, creating 24 half-moon shaped pieces.
5
Repeating the same process as the cheese, slice the tomatoes into 12 slices, and then again in half, creating 24 half-moon tomato slices.
6
Fill each slice in the chicken breasts with a small spoonful (about a teaspoon) of pesto, a slice of the cheese, and a slice of tomato.
7
Place the chicken into the prepared pan and sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese.
8
Bake for 20 – ⏱️ 25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
9
Garnish with sliced basil and drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
269 calories
fat Content
14.1 g
fiber Content
3.6 g
sugar Content
5.1 g
sodium Content
1083.6 mg
protein Content
24.9 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
20 mg
carbohydrate Content
11.8 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
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