Easy Garlic and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This recipe comes from Jen T in New Zealand. She is on my team for the September Aussie/NZ recipe swap. This was a huge hit with the family. Russell especially enjoyed it. That's all that matters. Right?

This recipe serves 4 - so increase ingredients to suit your family's situation.

Easy Garlic and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

4 chicken breasts

2-3 TBSP butter or margarine at room temp. but not melted

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp minced garlic

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 cup breadcrumbs (more may be needed)

oil for browning

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix butter, basil and garlic. Set aside.

Cut a deep cut along each chicken breast to make a pocket. Fill pockets with the butter mixture.

Carefully dip each chicken breast into egg then breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs into the chicken.

Brown the chicken in a little oil over medium high heat until golden brown on each side.

Remove from pan and place in baking dish sprayed with vegetable oil. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.

I also made two extra chicken breasts without the filling - just breaded for other purposes.