Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
  • 1/4 lb ham (sliced)
  • 8 slices cheese (halved)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 Tbsp butter
  • 1/3 c. chicken broth
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375°F at step 5.
  • Lightly beat chicken breast with a meat mallet. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Create opening in chicken to create a pocket. Add two halves of cheese, ham and two more halved slices, tucking ingredients into the pocket. Gently secure with toothpicks.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in large oven safe skillet . Carefully add chicken and cook 6 minutes on both sides (until chicken is golden and crispy). Remove chicken.
  • In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Saute for a minute, stirring frequently. Add flour, mix vigorously. Add chicken broth, lemon juice and lightly season with salt and pepper, while whisking continuously. Simmer another minute until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add chicken back to the skillet. Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Cover skillet with foil and bake 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.