Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken

Submitted by Food.com

"Weeknight chicken with some Italian flair."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 roma tomatoes, cut in 1/2-inch dice
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 3 tablespoons sliced basil leaves, plus more to garnish
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a medium bowl.
3. Season with salt and pepper and fold together. Allow to marinate while you cut the chicken.
4. Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Remove 1 cup bruschetta to a separate bowl and use that to carefully stuff about 1⁄4 cup bruschetta into each breast.
5. Arrange the breasts on a parchment lined sheet pan. Top each piece with a piece of mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken registers 165 degrees when measured with a meat thermometer.
7. To serve, top with reserved bruschetta and more basil.