Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken, where juicy chicken breasts are filled with gooey mozzarella and fresh basil, creating a savory masterpiece. This dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, transforming any dinner into a culinary celebration. With simple ingredients and foolproof techniques, you can impress family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create pockets for stuffing.
- Season each chicken breast with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff each pocket with mozzarella slices and basil leaves.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 125mg