Ingredients:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh mozzarella
- Basil leaves
- Sun-dried tomatoes (or tapenade)
- Dried Oregano
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Butter
- Salt/Pepper
- Toothpicks
1. Prep ingredients:
- Slice mozzarella (one thick slice per breast)
- Tear off 1-2 basil leaves (per breast)
- Slice 1 pat of butter (per breast)
- In a bowl, 2 tbs each salt, pepper, oregano
2. Slice straight down the length of the breast (cutting only half way). Slice sideways to create a pocket on each side.
3. Season inside and out with salt/pepper mixture
4. Insert pat of butter, leaves of basil, slice of mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes.
5. Stuff ingredients inside of pocket and pull chicken around to close hole. Secure with toothpicks.
6. Place chicken in an oven-proof pan and drizzle with olive oil.
7. Cook in 350 oven for 15 min, then drizzle each with balsamic vinegar.
8. Continue cooking for 10 min or until chicken is cooked (juices run clear)
