This Low Calorie Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe is just 322 calories and has 51.9g of protein per serving!
I combined balsamic chicken and stuffed chicken breasts to create this healthy new recipe. It’s packed with flavor and good for you ingredients, and it’s done in just 25 minutes. Making it a great weeknight dinner recipe!
This Italian inspired recipe combines two popular chicken recipes in one! I know you’ll love this healthy stuffed chicken recipe, try it tonight and comment below with your thoughts.
Low Calorie Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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Ingredients in Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breasts
A combination of balsamic chicken and stuffed chicken breasts, this flavor packed recipe is so delicious!
And with fresh ingredients, you can feel good about making this low calorie dinner weekly! At just 322 calories you’ll have more than enough calories left for some healthy side dishes!
Shopping List for Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breasts:
- Olive oil Spray
- Honey (or keto maple syrup to lower the sugar)
- Balsamic vinegar
- Low sodium soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free)
- Garlic
- Pepper
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Sliced mozzarella cheese
- Roma tomato
- Fresh basil leaves
How to Make Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breasts
This 25 minute stuffed chicken looks difficult and impressive, but I assure you it is super easy!
You’ll only need 5 minutes to prep (check out my quick tips for slicing the chicken breasts easily) and 20 minutes to bake.
Tools and Equipment:
- 9×9 Baking Dish
- Small Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
How to Make Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breast:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, and spray a 9×9 baking dish with olive oil.
- To a small bowl, combine the honey, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- One at a time, add a chicken breast to your cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice horizontally into the thicker side of the breast and continue cutting to make a pocket inside. (Quick Tip: If you place one hand on top of the chicken breast as you do this, it makes it easier.)
- Fill the chicken breast with tomato slices, cheese, and basil. Move to the baking dish, and then start working on the second chicken breast.
- Pour the balsamic glaze over the chicken breasts, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Low Calorie Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
This low calorie balsamic chicken recipe is done in under 30 minutes, making it a great weeknight dinner recipe! Here are more quick and healthy chicken recipes you might like.
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Low Calorie Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Equipment
- 9×9 baking dish
- Small Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- Olive oil Spray
- 1/2 tablespoon honey (or keto maple syrup to lower the sugar)
- 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1 Roma tomato sliced
- 6 basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, and spray a 9×9 baking dish with olive oil.
- To a small bowl, combine the honey, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- One at a time, add a chicken breast to your cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice horizontally into the thicker side of the breast and continue cutting to make a pocket inside. (If you place one hand on top of the chicken breast as you do this, it makes it easier.)
- Fill the chicken breast with tomato slices, cheese, and basil. Move to the baking dish, and then start working on the second chicken breast.
- Pour the balsamic glaze over the chicken breasts, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes
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