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.
A caprese is hands down my absolute favorite. Ever. I think I have an addiction to basil! This is my favorite chicken recipe that I have found so far and I can't wait to make this!
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ReplyDelete@ Kim-Liv Life: Italy! How amazing our mom was just there in the end of october she loved it! We hope we can go one day! I bet the food was as good as the sights!
@ mjskit: Caprese is just so delicious! Happy we could put a new twist on it for you!