Lunch: Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Cheese, Tomato, and Basil

Cooked on the bone, the delicate white meat of chicken breasts stays moist.

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Chicken Breast, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Cheese, Tomato, and Basil

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 bone-in chicken breast halves (14 ounces each)
1/2 c. packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 c. drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves
2 clove garlic
1 tsp. finely grated orange zest
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 oz. fontina or mozzarella cheese
2 tsp. olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. With a paring knife, cut a 1-inch-long slit in thick side of each breast. Insert knife, and without enlarging opening, carefully work around inside to form a pocket (make sure you do not go through the other side).
On a cutting board, pile basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; finely chop. Divide mixture evenly, and spoon into breast pockets, spreading it around. Insert one piece of cheese in each breast pocket.
Close pockets, using 2 to 3 toothpicks per breast; arrange, skin side up, on baking sheet. Rub with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast until well browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast (avoiding bone) reads 165 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes. Let chicken rest 5 minutes; remove toothpicks before serving.

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