Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast Sandwich

Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast Sandwiches

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This caprese stuffed chicken breast features the classic ingredients of a caprese salad—juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and balsamic vinegar—nestled into a seasoned and cooked chicken breast that can be picked up and eaten like a sandwich. The perfect chicken breast for this recipe is small, but avoid thin-cut breasts so you can slice them open easily. You can trim a regular chicken breast down to the right size, or cut a large 8-ounce breast in half crosswise to get two smaller pieces.

Matthew Francis

Published on May 30, 2024

Tested by

Hilary Meyer

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

2 sandwiches

Nutrition Profile:

Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon refrigerated pesto
4 slices Roma tomato
2 (1-ounce) slices fresh mozzarella cheese, halved
1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
1 leaf fresh basil, sliced into ribbons

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook until golden on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and reduce the heat to medium-low; cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 165°F, 7 to 10 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
Cut 1 chicken breast horizontally, from the thickest edge nearly through to the opposite side. Open up the breast and spread 1/4 tablespoon pesto on both cut sides. Fill with 2 tomato slices and 2 mozzarella slices. Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon balsamic glaze and garnish with half of the basil. Close the breast over the filling. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast and filling.

Matthew Francis

EatingWell.com, May 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323	Calories
18g	Fat
7g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 32g	65%
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 101mg	34%
Vitamin A 99Âµg
Vitamin C 13mg	14%
Vitamin D 0Âµg
Vitamin E 3mg	18%
Folate 28Âµg
Vitamin K 28Âµg
Sodium 406mg	18%
Calcium 165mg	13%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 53mg	13%
Potassium 675mg	14%
Zinc 2mg	16%
Vitamin B12 1Âµg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast Sandwiches

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