Bacon Wrapped Basil Chicken in Pasta Sauce

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Got this recipe from a Kroger flyer. Haven't tried it yet, but it looks easy and sounds good!

Ingredients

• 2 T dried basil leaves
• 1 t kosher salt
• 1/2 t fresh ground black pepper
• 4 frozen chicken breasts
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 jar pasta sauce (mushroom flavored recommended)
• 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into 4 slices
• Pasta of your choice

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425.

2. Combine basil, salt and pepper, and rub all 4 pieces of chicken with the mixture.

3. Heat a large oven proof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear all 4 pieces of chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Turn off heat and drain juices from pan. Wrap each piece of chicken with 1 piece of bacon and place in pan, seam side down.

4. Pour entire jar of pasta sauce on chicken, distributing evenly around chicken.