Stuffed Chicken Caprese

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
4 Boneless Chicken Breasts
1 Fresh Mozzarella (small dice)
1 Tomato (small dice)
1/2 Bunch Basil
4 Slices Prosciutto
or
8 Slices bacon
Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese
Salt + Pepper to taste
Olive Oil for searing

Recipe:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Using tenderizer or heavy metal spoon, pound chicken until it becomes 1/2 its original thickness. salt and pepper both sides of each breast.

Portion 2-3 tablespoons of the diced mozzarella and 2-3 tablespoons of diced tomato onto each breast. Layer on a single basil leaf.

Roll the breasts around the mozzarella, tomato and basil. Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto (or 2 slices of bacon) around the breast and stick 2 toothpicks through to keep from unrolling.

Heat olive oil in large skillet. Once hot, place rolled-up breasts down and sear on each side for 1-2 minutes. Remove to sheet pan with parchment paper. Finish in oven for 10-15 minutes, or until interior temperature of meat is between 165 and 170 degrees.

Remove from oven and serve immediately, with a couple more basil leaves and some grated Parmesan cheese.