Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz. mozzarella cheese
  • 5 Roma tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Italian seasonings
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • penne pasta (for serving)
  • marinara sauce (for serving)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Slice log of mozzarella cheese in half lengthwise and then cut each half into ¼” slices; set cheese aside.
  • Repeat the same process with the Roma tomatoes (slice in half lengthwise and then cut into ¼” slices.)
  • Using a small dish, combine Italian seasonings, salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil evenly onto both sides of chicken breasts and then sprinkle evenly with Italian seasonings mixture.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut deep slices every 1” in top of each chicken breast. (Note: Do not cut all the way through.)  
  • Insert one slice of cheese and one slice of tomato into each of the slits. Place chicken breasts on a foil-lined sheet pan.
  • Bake uncovered for 28-30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). (Note: Baking times will vary depending on size of chicken breasts. Continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink.)
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Garnish with chopped basil and serve over cooked pasta with marinara sauce.