Cheese, Chicken Pockets
Created by Tisme on September 22, 2023
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Recipe #41628
Ingredients
- 4 fresh chicken breast fillets
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 100 grams leg ham, shaved
- 16 semi sun-dried tomatoes, cut in half
- 100 grams mozzarella, grated (1 cup )
- 2 tablespoon's basil leaves, roughly torn
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan forced, and pre-heat a large roasting pan inside whilst oven is heating.
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Step 2: Place chicken breast fillets on a chopping board.
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Step 3: Using a large sharp knife, cut into thickest side of each fillet to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
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Step 4: Stuff a quarter of the shaved ham, 4 pieces semi-dried tomato, 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese and a little of the basil leaves in each chicken pocket. and secure filling with toothpicks.
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Step 5: Arrange stuffed chicken breasts on baking paper in the preheated roasting pan and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
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Step 6: Remove breast from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
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Step 7: Remove toothpicks from chicken and serve chicken, sliced, with a salad.
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Step 8: Serve with a side of fresh salad if desired.