Skip to Content

Caprese Chicken: Stuffed Caprese Chicken Breasts

Caprese salads are one of my favorite dishes to make for an easy appetizer, and you can take it one step further with stuffed Caprese chicken breasts!

Juicy chicken breast stuffed with mozzarella, tomato, and basil, and drizzled with homemade balsamic glaze, how can you possibly go wrong with that combination?! 

These stuffed Caprese chicken breasts are perfect for quick and easy weeknight meals. At the same time, they are also fancy and delightful enough for entertaining — you’ll love to make this recipe over and over again. 

This post contains links for items to purchase. I make a commission on any sales.

Pin showing the recipe Stuffed Caprese Chicken Breast

What is Caprese chicken?

Caprese salad also called ‘insalata caprese’ is a traditional Italian dish usually made with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes, seasoned with salt, and drizzled with olive oil and vinegar. 

This well loved recipe has been an inspiration for a wide variety of appetizers but today I’m going to share with you how to make a delicious, super easy, and protein packed Caprese inspired meal that the whole family will surely love. 

Aside from featuring a perfectly roasted and juicy chicken breast, this stuffed Caprese chicken also comes with a tasty homemade balsamic glaze that you can whip up in a flash!

Is this an easy Caprese chicken recipe?

Yes! This recipe only needs 15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients are also basic and easy to find, you might not even have to go to the store to get them. It’s highly likely that you already have them in your fridge and pantry right now. 

I love cooking without any muss or fuss, so rest assured that this recipe is far from complicated. The chicken breasts are so easy to prepare as well as the homemade balsamic glaze. 

This recipe is so simple but it can certainly wow the crowd. Aside from preparing these stuffed Caprese chicken breasts for the family, you’ll also love to share these with the guests at your next gathering!

Caprese Chicken Recipes images

What to serve with Caprese chicken: 

These Caprese stuffed chicken breasts feature a palate pleasing combination of protein, dairy, and vegetables. They are delightfully delicious on their own but they also go well with other sides. 

To impress the crowd, you can serve Caprese chicken with pesto pasta, stuffed mushrooms, antipasto, parmesan risotto, steamed vegetables, egg noodles, mashed potatoes, and more! 

This stuffed Caprese chicken recipe is just so versatile, fancy, and tasty, you can pair it with a lot of dishes to have a more satisfying meal.

Ingredients For Making Caprese Chicken

To get started with Caprese stuffed chicken, you will need chicken breasts, garlic powder, fresh mozzarella cheese, a large tomato, basil, olive oil, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar. 

So simple right? It’s not surprising if you can find all of these ingredients at home in your refrigerator or pantry!

How do I make Caprese Chicken?

This recipe is both prepared in a skillet AND baked so it’s easy to prep and clean up. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven heats up, it’s time to prepare the chicken.

Using a sharp knife, carefully butterfly each chicken breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Open each chicken breast so that the halves are mostly flat. Season with salt and pepper and add garlic powder.

Slice the mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Divide the mozzarella, tomato, and basil through the chicken breasts. You may need toothpicks to secure the filling in place while they are cooking.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken to the skillet and cook until brown on both sides.

Add chicken broth to the skillet and transfer to the oven. Be sure to use a skillet that is oven-safe! If not, simply transfer to an oven dish. Roast for fifteen minutes and check for doneness. If finished, prepare the balsamic glaze.

Heat vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the vinefar is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume and is thick. Remove from heat and get ready to finalize the main course!

Place a stuffed chicken breast on each plate and top with the balsamic glaze. Drizzle as desired. Enjoy!

Looking for more Caprese inspired recipes?

Check out these amazing recipes for Caprese! You’ll love that they are not only easy to whip up and are healthy but oh so delicious as well.

Yield: 4

Stuffed Caprese Chicken Breasts

caprese chicken recipe

Easy and delicious stuffed chicken breasts!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 oz. fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced thin
  • 12 basil leaves, julienned
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven heats up, it's time to prepare the chicken.
    2. Using a sharp knife, carefully butterfly each chicken breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Open each chicken breast so that the halves are flat. Season with salt and pepper and add garlic powder.
    3. Slice the mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Divide the mozzarella, tomato, and basil through the chicken breasts. You may need toothpicks to secure the filling in place while they are cooking.
    4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken to the skillet and cook until brown on both sides.
    5. Add chicken broth to the skillet and transfer to the oven. Be sure to use a skillet that is oven-safe! If not, simply transfer to an oven dish. Roast for fifteen minutes and check for doneness. If finished, prepare the balsamic glaze.
    6. Heat vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the vinegar is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume and is thick. Remove from heat and get ready to finalize the main course!
    7. Place a stuffed chicken breast on each plate and top with the balsamic glaze. Drizzle as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is both prepared in a skillet AND baked so it's easy to prep and clean up.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 597Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 216mgSodium 670mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 1gSugar 13gProtein 78g

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram

How to Become a Better & More Efficient Home Cook » Sunny Sweet Days

Wednesday 23rd of September 2020

[…] you’re going to be in a position to create delicious and creative meals every day of the week, you need to be stocked up on core ingredients. That’s why you should try […]

Delicious Caprese Recipes: Recipe for Caprese Salad

Sunday 19th of July 2020

[…] Cheese by Cherished Bliss  Caprese Burgers by Sunny Sweet Days Caprese Salsa by Happy Go LuckyStuffed Caprese Chicken Breasts by Fast and Fun […]

Skip to Recipe