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Basil and cheese stuffed chicken

4

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Total time: 40 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

Each morsel of tender chicken is bursting withherby garlicky and cheesy goodness

Basil and cheese stuffed chicken
Basil and cheese stuffed chicken

Ingredients

Extra light cheddar cheese

½ cup(s), grated, (60g)

Pitted green olives

50 g, Sicilian, pitted, coarsely chopped

Fresh basil

¼ cup(s), coarsely shredded

Olive oil

1 tbs

Garlic

6 clove(s), thinly sliced

Skinless chicken breast

500 g

Sweet-style white wine

¼ cup(s), dry (60ml)

Chicken stock

¼ cup(s), (60ml)

Instructions

1

Combine the cheese, olive and basil in a small bowl.

2

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the garlic, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate.

3

Meanwhile, use a sharp knife to cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally. Use a rolling pin to flatten each piece of chicken slightly. Spread the cheese mixture over two chicken pieces andcover with remaining chicken pieces. Season with freshly ground black pepper.

4

Heat the remaining oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.

5

Return the garlic to the pan with the wine and chicken stock. Bring to the boil. Boil for 4 minutes or until reduced by two-thirds. Slice the chicken to serve and drizzle with the garlic sauce.

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