Stuffed Tomato Basil Chicken
Stuffed Tomato Basil Chicken features juicy marinated breasts filled with sweet basil, ripe tomato, and provolone, then wrapped in smoky bacon for a melty, savory bite. Roasted at high heat, it delivers crisp edges, gooey cheese, and herbaceous aromas. It’s a crowd-pleasing dinner for weeknights or casual entertaining when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Place the chicken breasts on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the center, taking care not to cut all the way through. Open the two sides and lay them flat like a book. Put the chicken and marinade into a large resealable plastic bag, press out excess air, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- 3
Arrange the opened chicken breasts on a broiler pan. Place 4 basil leaves on one half of each breast, then add 2 to 3 tomato slices and 1 cheese slice on top. Fold the chicken to enclose the filling and secure with toothpicks if needed. Wrap 3 bacon slices around each chicken breast.
- 4
Cook in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the chicken with Parmesan, and continue cooking until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 478.81 kcal High
- Protein 72.87 g Good Source
- Carbs 7.56 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.38 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.57 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 177.59 mg High
- Sodium 1577.95 mg High
- Fiber 0.55 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.87 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 234.21 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.48 mg Moderate
- Potassium 192.28 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 31.69 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.93 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
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