Stuffed Caprese Chicken

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Literally the best, and easiest to make, caprese chicken you've ever had, I promise.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed

  • 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella, divided

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped

  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 pinch lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste

  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch glass baking pan.

  2. Combine 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, cream cheese, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.

  3. Slice chicken lengthwise on the side of each breast to make a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Stuff cheese and spinach mixture into each breast. Secure filling by sealing each pocket with 2 to 3 toothpicks. Season with lemon-pepper seasoning and place in the prepared baking pan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; it's okay if some of the cheese and spinach mixture spills out while baking.

  5. Remove from the oven and top with tomato slices and remaining mozzarella. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and return to the oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through and cheese on top is bubbly and golden, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Make sure your chicken breasts are large enough to stuff.

You can use garlic salt in place of garlic powder. And any seasoning of your choice in place of lemon-pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

544 Calories
30g Fat
8g Carbs
59g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 544
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 16g 82%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 881mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 59g 118%
Vitamin C 24mg 26%
Calcium 710mg 55%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 858mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.