Havarti-stuffed chicken

Ingredients for 4 People

4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 ounces dill Havarti cheese, cut into small pieces
kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Tomato salad side (pictured)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound heirloom tomatoes, sliced
4 pepperoncini peppers, thinly sliced

32 min · Easy

Directions

1. Cut a 2-inch pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast.

2. Dividing evenly, stuff the pockets with the cheese and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per side.

4. *Tomato salad side: arrange the tomatoes and peppers on a plate. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Serve with the chicken.

main courses, dinner January 07, 2012 18:36

Author Real Simple