mozzarella-basil chicken with roasted tomatoes
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
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 12 large fresh basil leaves, divided
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
- 4 large oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing, divided
- 2 1/4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
How To Make mozzarella-basil chicken with roasted tomatoes
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Step 1Make 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.
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Step 2Place 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.
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Step 3Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
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Step 4Cut remaining basil leaves into thin slices. Top tomatoes with basil and remaining dressing; toss lightly. Serve chicken topped with tomato mixture.
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Step 5NOTE: This is good served with hot cooked rice.
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