Italian Herb And Parmesan Stuffed Chicken (dot's Recipe)

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 skinless chicken breasts, halved
• 1/2 cup margarine, divided
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons parsley flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 6 slices mozzarella cheese
• toothpick

Recipe

• 1 blend 6 tablespoons margarine, parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, red pepper flakes and parsley with a fork.
• 2 make a slit in each breast and stuff each with mixture. fasten with toothpicks.
• 3 heat remaining two tablesppons margarine in large skillet.
• 4 add breasts and cook 10-15 minutes or until breasts turn .
• 5 add salt, remaining black pepper and sauce.
• 6 cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until tender.
• 7 top each breast with mozzarella just until melted.
• 8 top with additional basil and serve.