Cheesy Basil-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

By allie5jones

Ingredients

• 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 c. minced fresh basil
• 2 tbsp. heavy cream
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 to 8 oz. each)
• 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1 c. fresh bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Combine cheese, 2 tablespoons basil, cream, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in medium bowl. Cut pocket in chicken breasts, stuff with cheese mixture, and seal. Transfer stuffed breasts to 13 x 9 inch baking dish and spread tops evenly with mayonnaise. Combine bread crumbs, remaining garlic, remaining 2 tablespoons basil, and 1 tablespoon 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 in baking dish around chicken. Bake until crumbs are golden brown and thickest part of chicken registers 160 degrees on instant-read thermometer, about 25 minutes.