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🍽️ Chicken Breast with Mozzarella and Ham

380 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the chicken breast fillets under running water.
  2. 2. Pat the meat dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel.
  3. 3. Slice each fillet into two thin pieces.
  4. 4. Season the chicken slices with salt and pepper.
  5. 5. Set the meat aside to reach room temperature.
  6. 6. Wash the basil leaves under cold water.
  7. 7. Dry the basil carefully.
  8. 8. Remove the leaves from the stems.
  9. 9. Drain the mozzarella in a colander.
  10. 10. Slice the mozzarella into 12 thin pieces.
  11. 11. Place one slice of mozzarella on each chicken slice.
  12. 12. Add a few basil leaves on top of the cheese.
  13. 13. Wrap a slice of ham around the chicken.
  14. 14. Make sure the cheese is completely covered by the ham.
  15. 15. Secure the roll with a toothpick or wooden skewer.
  16. 16. Heat the oil in a pan over high heat.
  17. 17. Place the chicken pieces in the pan with the cheese side down.
  18. 18. Sear the chicken for about 2 minutes.
  19. 19. Flip the chicken pieces.
  20. 20. Cook them for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  21. 21. Deglaze the meat with broth.
  22. 22. Add cream to the pan.
  23. 23. Cover the pan with a lid.
  24. 24. Let the chicken cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  25. 25. Remove the chicken pieces from the pan.
  26. 26. Keep the meat warm.
  27. 27. Add the chopped tomatoes to the sauce.
  28. 28. Bring the sauce to a boil.
  29. 29. Simmer the sauce covered for about 5 minutes.
  30. 30. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning.
  31. 31. Blend the sauce if you prefer a smooth consistency.
  32. 32. Serve the chicken together with the sauce.

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