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Stuffed Chicken Caprese is for Dinner.

Stuffed Chicken Caprese takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Stuffed Chicken Caprese takes 10 minutes to cook.

Stuffed Chicken Caprese makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Stuffed Chicken Caprese are:

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 (1-oz) slices reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
8 large fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp salt, divided
1/8 tsp pepper
2 tsp olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 c torn fresh basil

Here is how you make Stuffed Chicken Caprese:

1. With small knife, make horizontal slit in chicken breasts to create pockeets, being careful not to cut all the way through. Sandwich 1 cheese slice between 2 basil leaves, stuff into pockets, secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 tsp salt and pepper. (I didn't do the salt and pepper).2. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add oil, heat until hot. Cook chicken 5 minutes; turn. Scatter tomatoes over chicken; sprinkle with remaining 1/8 tsp salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle chicken with torn basil. Remove toothpicks before serving.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LHLADY517.

The nutritional information for Stuffed Chicken Caprese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 227.7

• Total Fat: 7.4 g
• Cholesterol: 84.9 mg
• Sodium: 360.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 4.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
• Protein: 34.8 g

Stuffed Chicken Caprese is Italian cuisine.