How to Make Tomato Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Juicy chicken breasts combined with sun dried tomatoes and crispy bacon makes a mouth watering entree that will please even the pickiest eaters. Serve it with a tossed green salad and some crusty bread, and you've got an delicious dinner. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Basil
  • Sun dried tomatoes
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Provolone cheese
  • Bacon
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Instructions

    • 1

      Slice a deep pocket lengthwise in each chicken breast.

    • 2

      Whisk the extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl with the balsamic vinegar and sun dried tomatoes. Place the olive oil mixture in a large reclosable plastic bag and add the chicken breasts. Put the bag in the refrigerator and allow the chicken to marinate for 45 minutes.

    • 3

      Fry the bacon in a heavy skillet until it's crispy and allow it to cool. Crumble it and set it aside.

    • 4

      Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.

    • 5

      Place the bacon and the basil leaves in the pockets of the chicken breasts and place the breasts on a broiler pan.

    • 6

      Cook the chicken breasts for 15 minutes. Turn them over, cook 15 minutes longer and remove them from the oven.

    • 7

      Put the slices of provolone on the top and put them in the oven for a few seconds, just until they melt. Serve the tomato basil stuffed chicken breasts hot from the oven.

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