Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Balsamic Reduction

This impressive stuffed chicken breast dish is easy to put together and so impressive! Perfect for any meal whether for family or company!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 489 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 4 chicken breasts, pounded flat
• 2 large Roma tomatoes, sliced
• 16 toothpicks, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix olive oil, garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and sea salt together in a bowl. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour marinade on top. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Step 3

Heat balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan to a slow boil. Allow to boil for 15 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Cook until vinegar has reduced to half the original volume. Allow balsamic reduction to cool completely.

Step 4

Place 1/4 cup basil leaves, 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 a tomato on each piece of chicken. Roll chicken up and secure with toothpicks.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add stuffed chicken breasts to skillet and sear on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Step 6

Transfer skillet to the oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 7

Allow stuffed chicken breasts to rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving.