Chicken Peek-a-Boos

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheeseNutrition
• 1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheeseNutrition
• 2 tsps leaves basilNutrition
• 1 dash pepperNutrition
• 1 tsp spicy brown or dijon mustardNutrition
• 1 oz fat free cream cheeseNutrition
• 1 dash saltNutrition
• 1 tbsp olive oilNutrition
• 2 bones and skin removed chicken breastsNutrition
• 8 slices extra lean hamNutrition

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
2. 2Combine cheeses, basil, and mustard in bowl. Mix until blended, then salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3Cut chicken breasts in half (like you would cut a loaf of bread). Using a meat mallet, tenderize and flatten chicken.
4. 4Place 2 slices ham on chicken, cover completely. Spread 1/4 of the cheese mixture on ham. Roll up chicken and ham. Use toothpicks to secure the chicken roll.
5. 5In a frying pan (preferably oven safe) drizzle olive oil. Turn heat to medium. Brown chicken rolls.
6. 6Pop pan in to oven for 18-25 minutes or until center of chicken has reached 180° F (80° C).
7. 7Let cool for 3-5 minutes so juices can be absorbed then enjoy.
8. 8Note: If you are like me and eat with your eyes first, you may sprinkle a bit or parmesan cheese and basil over the chicken before eating. Also for a variation you could add spinach or your favorite kinds of cheeses... make this recipe your own!

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