Thursday, January 9, 2014

Mozzarella-Basil Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

Photo: Mozzarella-Basil Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

Chicken breasts are stuffed with fresh basil, melty mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes. The best part? It's better for you too!

Prep: 15 min
Total: 45 min

4 servings

Ingredients

4 small  boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
12 large  fresh basil leaves, divided
2 oz.  KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 4 slices
4 large  oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup  KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
2-1/4 cups  grape tomatoes, halved

Preparation

HEAT oven to 400ºF.

MAKE 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.

PLACE chicken on one side of rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; add tomatoes to other side of baking sheet. Brush chicken evenly with 1 Tbsp. dressing.

BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

CUT remaining basil leaves into thin slices. Top tomatoes with basil and remaining dressing; toss lightly. Serve chicken topped with tomato mixture.

Serving Suggestion
Serve with hot cooked rice.

Adopted from Kraft Recipes
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