Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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Ingredients
Method
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I
If using oil packed tomatoes, drain and finely chop.
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II
If using dried tomatoes, cover tomatoes with boiling water in a bowl.
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III
Let stand 5 minutes.
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IV
Drain and finely chop.
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V
Place 2 Tbs.
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VI
chopped tomatoes and half the lemon zest in a small bowl.
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VII
Add butter, parsley and salt.
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VIII
Mix thoroughly and set aside.
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IX
Combine remaining tomatoes and zest in another bowl and mix thoroughly.
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X
Using a sharp knife, cut horizontally through the center of each chicken breast to form a pocket.
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XI
Do not cut all the way through.
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XII
Divide tomato and lemon zest mixture into equal portions and spread in pocket of each chicken breast.
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XIII
Turn on broiler.
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XIV
Arrange chicken on a broiler pan and place 4 inches from heat source.
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XV
Broil 5 minutes.
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XVI
Turn and broil another 4 minutes.
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XVII
Spread tomato and butter mixture over chicken breasts.
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XVIII
Broil another 1-2 minutes or until chicken is opaque throughout.