Chicken filled with cheese, tomatoes and basil, baked and finished with balsamic glaze for a flavorful Italian dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or dried oregano or basil)
→ Filling
06 - 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
07 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
08 - 12 large fresh basil leaves
→ Finishing
09 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
10 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket into the side of each breast without cutting through.
03 - Season chicken thoroughly inside and out with salt, black pepper, and Italian herbs.
04 - Fill each breast with 1 to 2 slices mozzarella, 2 to 3 slices tomato, and 3 basil leaves. Secure with toothpicks as needed.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear stuffed chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden.
06 - Transfer skillet to oven, or move chicken to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
07 - Remove from oven. Rest chicken for 5 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with extra basil before serving.
