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Cheesy Basil Stuffed

Chicken Breasts

what you need:

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil, divided
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
500 g cherry tomatoes, halved

directions:
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 220 degrees C. In a medium
bowl, combine the shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons of the minced basil, cream, lemon
juice, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Cut a pocket in chicken breasts, stuf with cheese mixture and seal, using a toothpick
to help close the slit, if necessary. Transfer the stufed breasts to baking dish and spread
tops evenly with mayonnaise.
In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, remaining garlic, remaining fresh basil,
and one tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle crumb mixture over chicken, pressing lightly to
adhere.
Toss tomatoes with remaining tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
Arrange the tomatoes in the baking dish in and around the chicken. Bake until the
crumbs are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through about 25 minutes. Serve
immediately with your favorite side dishes. http://karmelowy.pl/pieczone-piersi-kurczaka-nadzie-
wane-mozzarella-i-bazylia/