Unbelievable Caprese Chicken with Incredible Balsamic Reduction

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¼cupolive oil

  • 1tablespoonminced garlic

  • 1teaspoononion powder

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • ½teaspoonsea salt

  • 4chicken breasts, pounded flat

  • ½cupbalsamic vinegar

  • 1cupfresh basil leaves

  • 1(8 ounce) packagemozzarella cheese, sliced

  • 2largeRoma tomatoes, sliced

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, onion powder, pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Place chicken breasts into a shallow dish and pour marinade over top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

  2. Meanwhile, 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. Remove from the stove and let cool completely.

  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.

  4. Layer the basil, mozzarella cheese, and tomato slices evenly onto each piece of chicken. Roll chicken up and secure with toothpicks.

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

  6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated 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).

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

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories489
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
33g
42%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Cholesterol
103mg
34%
Sodium
636mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
39g
78%
Vitamin C
8mg
8%
Calcium
489mg
38%
Iron
5mg
25%
Potassium
411mg
9%

* 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.

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