Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, then baked until tender and golden. This easy Caprese stuffed chicken is packed with classic Italian flavors and makes a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast
- 12 asparagus spears trimmed
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- 4 slices thinly sliced tomatoes
- 2 slices thinly sliced prosciutto
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 teaspoons each garlic onion and paprika
- 2 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375- degrees
- Cut the tough stem ends from the asparagus and blanch in boiling salted water for a few minutes set aside
- Slice the chicken breast in half and pound thin so that you have four pieces of thinly sliced chicken breast
- Season the chicken with the garlic, onion, paprika and Italian seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste
- Add two slices of cheese, followed by one slice of tomatoes and three asparagus spears. Then sprinkle with sliced prosciutto. Top with a few basil leaves
- Roll them up tightly jelly roll style. Secure with tooth picks
- Sear the chicken breast in an oven proof pan for about three minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.