4 chicken breasts
1 tsp Italian seasoning
3 roma tomatoes – sliced
4 fresh mozzarella cheese slices
12 basil leaves – divided
4 cloves garlic – minced
2 Tbsp olive oil – divided
2 Tbsp brown sugar
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
For serving: Freshly chopped basil
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and rub in.
Stuff each breast with mozzarella, tomatoes (saving 4 slices) and basil leaves. Seal with toothpicks.
Heat a large oven-safe pan with remaining olive oil on medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides.
Place a tomato slice on each chicken breast and put pan into the preheated oven to finish cooking for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
As the chicken bakes, make the balsamic glaze. Heat garlic, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens (about 3 to 5 minutes).
Serve chicken breasts with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh basil.