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Caprese Stuffed Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash

Jason Goldstein

Jason Goldstein

February 19, 2025
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30 min

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2

Servings

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chicken breast

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This Caprese Stuffed Chicken is a flavor-packed favorite! Juicy chicken filled with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil is seared to perfection and paired with creamy sweet potato mash for a meal that’s both comforting and delicious!

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Equipments

  • Cutting board

  • Knife

  • Skillet

  • Large pot

  • Mixing bowl

  • Tongs

  • Masher or fork 

  • oven 

  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

For Chicken:

  • 2 Butcherbox Chicken Breast

  • 4 thin slices mozzarella cheese

  • 10 fresh basil leaves

  • 1 beefsteak tomato

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

  • 1 bunch chives

  • 1 tbsp Lemon Pepper Bright &

  • Zesty Seasoning

For the Sweet Potato Mash:

  • 3 sweet potatoes

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 tsp salt and pepper

Step By Step

Instructions

Preparation

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F 
2
Slice the tomato into 6 slices. 
3
Cut mozzarella slices in half to make 4 smaller pieces. Set aside. 
4
Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks, placing them in a pot of water. 
5
Slice each chicken breast lengthwise, creating a pocket (like a book). 

How to Cook 

For the Chicken:

1
Season both the inside and outside of the chicken with salt, pepper, and Lemon Pepper seasoning. 
2
Fill each chicken breast with 3 slices of tomato, 2 pieces of mozzarella, and several basil leaves. Fold to close. 
3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over high heat until it smokes. 
4
Sear the stuffed chicken for 2 minutes per side. 
5
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. 
6
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. 

For the Sweet Potato Mash:

1
Bring the pot of sweet potatoes to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender. 
2
Drain the water and return the sweet potatoes to the pot. 
3
Add butter, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth.  

Plating and serving:

1
Plate the stuffed chicken, squeezing fresh lemon juice over the top. Serve a generous portion of sweet potato mash on the side. Enjoy your healthy and delicious meal! 

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