Stuffed Chicken Breasts I

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== Description ==
Makes 4 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 4 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound), pounded to ¼-inch thickness
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 1 cup cooked brown rice (cooked in chicken broth)
* ¼ cup finely diced fresh tomatoes
* ¼ cup (1 ounce) finely shredded mozzarella Cheese
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
== Directions ==
# Season insides of pounded chicken breasts with salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
# Combine rice, tomatoes, Cheese, basil and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper.
# Spoon rice mixture on top of pounded chicken breasts; fold over and secure sides with wooden picks. Wipe off outsides of chicken breasts with paper towel.
# Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook stuffed chicken breasts in hot oil 1 minute on each side or just until golden brown.
# Transfer chicken to shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 °F for 8 to 10 minutes.
# Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
Category:American Recipes
Category:Main Dish Poultry Recipes
Category:Brown rice Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes