Caprese Stuffed Chicken
Caprese Stuffed Chicken
Caprese is a fancy name for the combination of mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil. We’ve had it several times as a salad. Now try it stuffed in a chicken breast!
Caprese Stuffed Chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes at 350 degrees (177c)
Grill: Pacific Living Outdoor Oven
Pellets: Lumberjack “Paris-Bordeaux Rosemary”
Ingredients: Caprese Stuffed Chicken
- 2 half chicken breasts, a little over 1lb. each
- 2 teaspoons Swimmin’ in Smoke’s Chick Bait or Salt Free Chik Bait
Stuffing
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tablespoons dried basil leaves
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons green onions, chopped
Topping
- 1 5oz. can Italian seasoned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh basil for garnish
Caprese Stuffed Chicken
Directions: Caprese Stuffed Chicken
Preheat the oven or smoker to 350
Cut deep pocket in each chicken breast, not cutting through
Season generously with Swimmin’ in Smoke Chik Bait or Salt Free Chik Bait.
Spoon ½ stuffing into each chicken breast
Place chicken in a greased cast iron skillet
Pour diced tomatoes over chicken.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
