Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 2 tomatoes (sliced thinly)
  • 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (or regular mozzarella slices)
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (divided into 4 servings)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Slice each chicken breast about 3/4 quarter of the way through starting on the thickest side (be (careful not to cut them all the way through
  • Place 2 slices of tomato, 2 slices of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of basil into each chicken breast pocket.
  • Place 4 toothpicks into the open side of the chicken diagonally to keep the filling from falling out.
  • Sprinkle each chicken breast with salt, basil and oregano.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil non stick pan (or cast iron pan) over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and pan sear for 2 minutes on each side. (careful when flipping)
  • After pan searing, each chicken breast in a 9 x 13 casserole dish (if using cast iron pan, you can place it directly in the oven)
  • Mix the garlic, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
  • Pour the mixture over top of the chicken
  • Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked no longer pink in the middle.
  • Drizzle with extra balsamic juice.
  • Remove toothpicks prior to serving.