Dinner for 4
Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken
Chicken breasts hold tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and garlic while a sweet balsamic sauce cooks around them.
$14.85for 4 servings
$3.71 per serving$14.85 for 4
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
ItalianGluten-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.27Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 3 | $4.47Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.85 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomato strips in oil
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 12 basil leaves
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast without slicing through it.
- Fill the pockets with tomato, sun-dried tomato, mozzarella, and basil, then close them with the garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and bake for 20 to 22 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Simmer the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan for 6 to 8 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Pour the balsamic sauce over the cooked chicken.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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