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mozzarella-basil chicken with roasted tomatoes

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

I found this recipe while thumbing through a magazine and I thought, if it's Italian it MUST be good! Recipe & photo: www.kraftrecipes.com

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mozzarella-basil chicken with roasted tomatoes

  • 4 sm
    boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 12 lg
    fresh basil leaves, divided
  • 2 oz
    mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
  • 4 lg
    oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  • 1/4 c
    balsamic vinaigrette dressing, divided
  • 2 1/4 c
    grape tomatoes, halved

How To Make mozzarella-basil chicken with roasted tomatoes

  • 1
    Make a cut in one long side of each chicken breast, being careful to not cut through to opposite side. Fill each pocket with 2 basil leaves and 1 each cheese slice and sun-dried tomato.
  • 2
    Place chicken on one side of a rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; add tomatoes to other side of baking sheet. Brush chicken evenly with 1 Tbsp. dressing.
  • 3
    Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • 4
    Cut remaining basil leaves into thin slices. Top tomatoes with basil and remaining dressing; toss lightly. Serve chicken topped with tomato mixture.
  • 5
    NOTE: This is good served with hot cooked rice.
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