Pan-fried Stuffed Chicken With Prosciutto, Mozzarella And Basil

Total Time: 41 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 26 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 4 small slice prosciutto or 4 small smoked ham
• 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
• 8 basil leaves, plus
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons honey mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350°.
• 2 cut each chicken breast in half crosswise to make 4 portions. cut a slit into the sides of each portion. insert a slice of prosciutto, a slice of cheese and 2 whole basil leaves into each slit. secure well with a toothpick.
• 3 heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add the chicken. reduce heat to medium; cook, turning once, until chicken is browned, about 3 minutes per side.
• 4 transfer chicken to a baking pan.
• 5 bake until chicken is cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.
• 6 transfer to a platter.
• 7 meanwhile, heat the broth, mustard and garlic to a boil in the same skillet over high heat; cook until slightly thickened, 5 minutes. stir in sliced basil; pour over chicken.