Italian Chicken Pillows

Ingredients

1 pkg PERDUE PERFECT PORTIONS Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breasts, Italian Style (1.5 lbs.)

1 1/4 cups herbed stuffing mix

2/3 cup hot water

1/2 cup green olive tapenade

2 tbsp. olive oil

5 1/2 in. slices fresh mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar

Directions

In a bowl, mix herbed stuffing mix with hot water until softened. Stir in tapenade; mix well.
Place 1/4 cup stuffing on one half of each chicken breast and fold from top to bottom to encase and secure with a toothpick.
Heat oil in heat-resistant, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; place stuffed breasts in skillet and brown slightly on each side, 3-4 min. per side. Remove from heat and place in a preheated 375 degree oven for 4-5 min.
Top each "pillow" with a slice of mozzarella cheese and continue cooking 3-4 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stuffing is heated and cheese is melted. Remove from heat and place on hot dish. Cover and set aside.
Heat hot skillet from oven on medium-high heat and add Balsamic vinegar and let reduce by half. Serve each chicken "pillow" drizzled with 1 tbsp. Balsamic reduction.

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