*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

        Chicken Breasts Stuffed w/Mozzarella & Ham w/ Tomato Sauce

Recipe By     : Tesco Recipe Collection, Issue Four 1997
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:40
Categories    : Entertaining                     Main Courses
                Poultry                          Sauces And Stocks

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        --- CHICKEN BREASTS ---
   4      large         chicken breasts -- skin left on
   5      tbsp          olive oil
 150      g             mozzarella cheese -- drained and cubed
     1/4  tsp           dried rosemary -- ...or...
   1      small         fresh rosemary sprig, divided into leaves -- plus
extra garnish
   4      slices        cooked ham or prosciutto crudo -- cut into thin strips
                        wooden cocktail sticks -- to secure
     1/2  glass         dry white wine
                        salt and freshly ground black pepper
                        --- GARLIC, TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE ---
   3      tbsp          olive oil
   2      cloves        garlic -- peeled and crushed
 400      g             can premium chopped tomatoes
   9                    fresh basil leaves -- torn in small pieces
                        salt and freshly ground black pepper

This deliciously simple idea makes the most of the silky texture and 
delicate flavour of the cheese. If you want to, serve with a rich tomato 
sauce or vary the flavour with different herbs.

Serves 4
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Calories/Fat per serving: 649 cals/54g
Cost per serving: £1.90

Make a deep slit in the side of each chicken breast to form a pocket. 
Brush the inside of each pocket with a little oil, then season with salt 
and pepper. Divide the mozzarella, rosemary and ham among the four 
pockets. Seal each pocket closed with two wooden cocktail sticks.

Heat the remaining oil in a large, lidded frying pan and seal the 
chicken on either side until golden brown, then pour the wine over. Burn 
off the alcohol for 2 minutes, then season.

Lower the heat, cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes or until the 
chicken is cooked through. Remove the cocktail sticks, garnish with 
rosemary and serve with the Garlic, Tomato and Basil Sauce.

GARLIC, TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE

A rich, glossy tomato sauce that will complement many dishes.

Serves 4
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Calories/Fat per serving: 132 cals / 11g
Cost per serving: 30p

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and gently fry the garlic until 
soft. Pour in the tomatoes, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the 
sauce is thick and glossy. 

Stir in the basil leaves and season with salt and pepper. Serve with 
the Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Mozzarella and Ham.


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Suggested Wine: Tesco Merlot del Piave (see notes)

NOTES: Wine Notes (Alice King): With the chicken you could successfully 
       serve a full-bodied white such as an Australian or Tesco New 
       Zealand Chardonnay, but the tomatoes in the sauce would sway me to 
       opt for a red. Tesco Merlot del Piave has just the right amount of 
       plummy medium-bodied fruit with a hint of chocolate and violets on 
       the finish - enough richness to cope admirably with the garlic and 
       basil in the sauce.