Bruschetta Stuffed Balsamic Chicken

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 6 (4-ounces each skinless, boneless chicken breasts, skinless boneless

• Produce

  • 1/3 cup Basil ribbons, packed fresh
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 2 Tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups

• Canned Goods

  • 1/3 cup Chicken broth, low sodium fat free

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Salt and fresh ground pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, part skim

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
• 1/3-cup packed fresh basil ribbons
• 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 6 (4-ounces each) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4-cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3-cup low sodium, fat free chicken broth
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, 1/2 cup cheese and basil; stir just until combined and set aside.
• Pound each chicken breast to 1/4-inch thickness, being careful not to tear or rip through.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Spoon previously prepared tomato mixture over each chicken breast. You dont have to use all the stuffing - any leftovers can be spooned over chicken right before baking.
• Roll up the chicken breasts, wrapping them tightly, and secure ends with toothpicks.
• Heat extra virgin olive oil in a stovetop and oven safe large skillet.
• Add prepared chicken breasts to hot oil and cook over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes, or until lightly browned on all sides.
• In the meantime, prepare the Balsamic sauce.
• In a medium bowl combine balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, garlic, and Italian seasoning; whisk until thoroughly combined.
• Remove chicken from heat.
• If you have some extra tomato mixture, spoon it over the chicken.
• Pour prepared balsamic sauce over chicken.
• Transfer to oven and bake for 20 minutes; remove from oven, flip the chicken over, and return to oven for 15 more minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and continue to bake for 5 more minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes.
• Serve with pasta, rice, vegetables, or a fresh salad.