Caprese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Glaze

Insalta Caprese is a side salad originated from Italy,it brings the luscious flavors of mozzarella, juicy tomato, fresh basil, and sweet balsamic. We use to have Instalta Caprese for a small lunches but when it is wrapped in chicken and grilled it becomes an instant entree that the whole family would love.


Caprese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Glaze

Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1 Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast Calories: 157 Carbs: 7 Fat: 4 Protein: 30  Fiber: 0 Sodium: 143

Ingredients: 

• 4 Thinly Sliced Chicken Breast (16 oz)
• 1 Plum Tomato
• 2.5 Tbsp. Fresh basil leaves
• 2 Oz. Part Skim Mozzarella ( I used Polly-O)
• 1/4 Cup Balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Start grill and heat until 400 degrees. Pat chicken breast dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut mozzarella into 4 1/2 ounce slices and place on chicken breast. Dice the tomato until its in quarter inch blocks, Slice the basil leaves and mix with the tomatoes, place a tablespoon of the tomatoes and basil on top of the mozzarella.

Roll the chicken breast after rolled place 2 toothpicks to keep ingredients inside.

Grill each side for 8 minutes.
While the chicken is on the grill bring the balsamic to a boil in a small sauce pan on medium heat than simmer on low until the balsamic is halved. Whisking the balsamic frequently.