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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stuffed Tomato Basil Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 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 24%
- Protein 72.87 g Good Source 146%
- Carbohydrate 7.56 g 3%
- Total Fat 16.38 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 6.57 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 177.59 mg High 59%
- Sodium 1577.95 mg High 69%
- Dietary Fiber 0.55 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 236.77 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 2.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 192.28 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 31.69 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 6.93 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Stuffed Tomato Basil Chicken is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Chicken Breast, Fresh Basil, and Garlic Herb Marinade. Each serving provides about 478.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stuffed Tomato Basil Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Chicken Breast, Fresh Basil, Garlic Herb Marinade, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stuffed Tomato Basil Chicken?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 478.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stuffed Tomato Basil Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Stuffed Tomato Basil Chicken healthy?
- Stuffed Tomato Basil Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 478.81 calories and 72.87 g of protein, or 146% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1577.95 mg (69% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.57 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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