Stuffed Chicken Breasts I

Description

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 4 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound), pounded to ¼-inch thickness
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cooked brown rice (cooked in chicken broth)
• ¼ cup finely diced fresh tomatoes
• ¼ cup (1 ounce) finely shredded mozzarella Cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Season insides of pounded chicken breasts with salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
2. Combine rice, tomatoes, Cheese, basil and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper.
3. Spoon rice mixture on top of pounded chicken breasts; fold over and secure sides with wooden picks. Wipe off outsides of chicken breasts with paper towel.
4. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook stuffed chicken breasts in hot oil 1 minute on each side or just until golden brown.
5. Transfer chicken to shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 °F for 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.