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April 23, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Caprese Stuffed Chicken Thighs

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Chicken thighs stuffed with tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella cheese and basil is a deliciously easy weeknight meal idea that's loaded with flavor. 

Chicken thighs stuffed with plum tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella cheese and basil is a deliciously easy weeknight meal that's loaded with flavor.

Chicken thighs stuffed with plum tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella cheese and basil in a red baking dish.

We eat chicken for dinner at least three times a week, if not more. So I switch it up a bit by using boneless breasts, bone-in breasts, ground chicken and of course; meals like these Caprese Stuffed Chicken Thighs.

It gets hard to think of new things to make, but as you must know, Caprese style is one of my favorite flavor combinations.

These Caprese Stuffed Chicken Thighs are so simple to make; which comes in handy when you don't know what to make for dinner.

It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare the chicken to go into the oven; especially if you purchase the pre-sliced fresh mozzarella.

Caprese Stuffed Chicken Thighs

What does Caprese Mean?

"Caprese" means "salad from Capri (Italy)"; which is part of a region of Campania, Province of Naples.

It's a simple Italian salad made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil.

Maybe it's because my fraternal grandmother came from Campania that I enjoy these flavors so much. However,  when I visited there a few summers ago it just felt like "home". 

Caprese Stuffed Chicken Thighs

How do you make Caprese Stuffed Chicken Thighs?

Place a slice of tomato under the chicken thigh skin, top it with a slice of fresh mozzarella and basil; then drizzle some olive oil on top of the skin. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; then place the chicken in an oven safe baking dish.

Place it into a 375 degree F preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F is reached. I prefer mine at 180 degrees F. 

Caprese Stuffed Chicken Thighs in red baking dish.

I think this probably goes without saying, but my family loved this meal and it's now one of my favorites as well.

If you'd like to keep similar flavors together, serve this with Sun Dried Tomato Risotto or a Ciligene Caprese Salad. ~Enjoy!

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Caprese Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Caprese Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Chicken thighs stuffed with plum tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella cheese and basil is a deliciously easy weeknight meal idea that's loaded with flavor. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Main Entree
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6- 5(ounce) Bone-In Chicken Thighs
  • 2 Plum Tomatoes, sliced
  • 6 oz. Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
  • 2 tbsp. Chopped Basil
  • Olive Oil or Cooking Spray
  • Kosher Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 
  • Place 1-2 tomato slices (depending on how small) under the chicken thigh skin, top it with a slice of fresh mozzarella and basil (either whole leaves or chopped is fine); then drizzle some olive oil on top of the skin (or use an olive oil cooking spray) and season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Place the chicken in an oven safe baking dish and pop it into the oven for about 50-60 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken thighs) until a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F is reached (I prefer mine at 180 degrees). 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 272mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 718IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 1mg
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Chicken thighs stuffed with tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella cheese and basil is a deliciously easy weeknight meal idea that's loaded with flavor. 

 

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