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Balsamic Glazed Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Course: Gather-N-Go, Main Course
Keyword: Chicken, Pesto
Allergen: Milk
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 536kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Breast

  • 4 chicken breast

Pesto

  • 1/2 c pepitas roasted
  • 1 box basil leaves
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 3/4 c olive/canola oil possibly 1 cup
  • 1 c parmesan cheese

Stuffing

  • 1 c cherry tomato cut in half
  • 2 slices mozzarella cubed

Balsamic Reduction

  • 1/2 c balsamic boiled down

Instructions

Prepare Pesto

  • Put everything in a blender and blend until smooth adding more oil if needed.

Prepare Stuffing Mixture

  • Add tomato and mozzarella to pesto and stir to evenly coat. Set aside.

Prepare Chicken

  • Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
  • Spoon the stuffing mixture into each chicken breast evenly.
  • Package in a sealed package.

Package Balsamic Reduction

  • Boil down for reduction. Let cool.
  • Place in a small container.

Cook Chicken

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.
  • Place chicken breasts on a baking pan (can line pan with foil). Pour balsamic over the top.
  • Place in oven for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Serve

  • Place on plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 1030mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 15.3mg | Calcium: 393mg | Iron: 2.1mg