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    Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    February 19, 2013 by bobbiskozykitchen Leave a Comment

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    Dive into the delightful world of Caprese with these Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breasts, a delicious way to enjoy fresh flavors in every bite! As someone who has developed a deep love for all things Caprese, I can’t get enough of the vibrant combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts stuffed with thick slices of juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, combining the classic Caprese ingredients for a satisfying meal. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends at dinner parties or casual weeknight meals!

    So we are continuing on in my obsession for all things Caprese. I just can't seem to get enough!! Let's recap shall we? I have Open Faced Chicken Caprese Sandwiches, Caprese Meatball Subs, Chicken Caprese Pasta, and now these Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breasts. Trust me I wont be stopping any time soon either because they just keep getting better and better!
    This all began a couple of years ago when I decided I liked tomatoes. You see as a kid my Mom forced me to eat them and they just made me gag. I couldn't stand what I referred to as "tomato snot" (gross I know but that shows you how much I hated them). Once I started cooking with them I always made sure to seed them. But somehow, as if by magic, I began enjoying the flavor of a raw tomato.
    I think it began when I started getting a flat bread at our local pizza place. It had fresh mozzarella balls, and fresh grape tomato halves, all drizzled with a fabulous balsamic vinegar reduction. Oh my goodness so good! Then I started eating one of their salads (that I keep swearing I will figure out how to make at home) that had several ingredients, one being fresh grape tomatoes.
    Of course grape tomatoes are great because they contain very little uummm shall we call it "goo" to make it sound better? But I began trying tomato on everything. Now I love a nice slice of fresh tomato on my sandwiches, diced tomatoes on my tacos and gyros, etc....I just can't seem to get enough of them. So when I tried my first Caprese salad I was hooked! I just had to make it in as many different ways as possible. This was one of those ways. Like I said, they keep coming out better and better so I wont be stopping anytime soon!

    I know the basil doesn't look as pretty as I would have liked it to. You could try to place it inside after you cook the chicken. But it only hurts the appearance, not the flavor. I also used very thick slices of cheese and tomato, so you could make them smaller if you like. I just wanted as much of everything as possible!!
    Do you have any foods that you are obsessed with like me?
    Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
    recipe serves 2
    2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    4 thick slices of fresh mozzarella
    4 thick slices of vine ripened tomato
    6 to 8 large basil leaves
    Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
    1 large egg, beaten
    1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
    1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
    1/4 cup olive oil
    Combine the bread crumbs and the Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Beat the egg in another shallow dish.
    Slice the chicken breasts horizontally, leaving one edge attached and open like a book. Cover with plastic wrap, or place inside a plastic storage bag, and flatten them out with a meat mallet or heavy flat bottomed skillet. You want them about 1/4 inch thick. Remove the plastic and salt and pepper the inside of the chicken breasts and place two slices of cheese, 2 slices of tomato, and 3 to 4 basil leaves inside. Close the chicken breast and secure with toothpicks.
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    Roll the chicken breasts in the egg wash and then in the bread crumb mixture. Place the chicken breast in the skillet, cheese side down, and cook until the bottom begins to brown, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. Carefully turn the breasts and finish cooking on the other side. Remove from heat. Place on an oven safe plate in a warm oven if you are making more than two breasts.
    Carefully remove the toothpicks and serve.
    ENJOY!!

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    1. Karen @BakingInATornado

      February 19, 2013 at 10:10 am

      This sounds delish, and way easier to make than I thought it would be. I have to admit, I'm loving your addiction to Caprese. Hope you don't find any meetings to cure it, then I'd miss out on what you might do next.

      Reply
    2. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 19, 2013 at 10:12 am

      LOL well I am glad you are enjoying 🙂

      Reply
    3. Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey

      February 19, 2013 at 10:37 am

      Bobbi, this looks so gorgeous. All my favorite flavors together in one. I can't wait to try this.

      I get obsessed with certain foods & flavors then I keep using them till my family starts yelling at me 🙂

      Reply
    4. Happy Valley Chow

      February 19, 2013 at 11:05 am

      This looks soooooo good! Great job as usually, I can't wait to try this 🙂

      Happy Blogging!
      Happy Valley Chow

      Reply
    5. Nicole (MyLoveForCooking)

      February 19, 2013 at 8:45 pm

      YUMMY! I need this in my life stat! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 20, 2013 at 10:56 am

      Thanks Bibi! LOL I have been lucky that there hasn't been any complaining about the Caprese issue.....yet!

      Reply
    7. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 20, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Thanks so much 🙂 I think you will really like them and they are so easy to make!

      Reply
    8. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 20, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Yes, you do 😉

      Reply
    9. lynnssouthernheart

      February 20, 2013 at 3:50 pm

      Wow...this sounds amazing! I am loving your addiction to Caprese, I also have this addiction! Cant wait to try this one out, Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    10. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 21, 2013 at 12:27 pm

      You are welcome 🙂 I hope you enjoy!!

      Reply
    11. Mac

      February 22, 2013 at 1:37 pm

      I'm feeling really hungry at the moment and this really hits the spot, unfortunately I have no chicken breasts in just now but I will be cooking this tomorrow,Thanks for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
    12. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      February 22, 2013 at 5:03 pm

      Awesome Mac! I hope you like it 🙂

      Reply
    13. WilliamKing

      September 29, 2016 at 2:29 am

      nice

      Reply

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