Stuffed Chicken Caprese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 oz reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
8 large fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp salt, divided
1/8 tsp pepper
2 tsp olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh basil , torn

Directions:

With small knife, make horizontal slit in chicken breasts to create pockets, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Sandwich 1 cheese slice between 2 basil leaves; stuff into pockets. Secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and pepper.
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add oil; heat until hot Cook chicken 5 minutes; turn.
Scatter tomatoes over chicken; sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle chicken with torn basil.
Remove toothpicks before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	319.82 Kcal (1339 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.37g	14%
Cholesterol	144.34mg	48%
Sodium	1122.16mg	47%
Potassium	884.96mg	19%
Total Carbs	4.28g	1%
Sugars	2.52g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	6%
Protein	57.14g	114%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	19%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	296.8mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	92.55 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.71g	14%
Cholesterol	41.77mg	48%
Sodium	324.75mg	47%
Potassium	256.1mg	19%
Total Carbs	1.24g	1%
Sugars	0.73g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	6%
Protein	16.54g	114%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	19%
Calcium	85.9mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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