Mozzarella stuffed chicken in Parma wrap

Ingredients

4 skinless chicken breasts

175g (6oz) half-fat mozzarella, sliced

8 large basil leaves

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sauce

1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes

4 spring onions

zest and juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley

1 smoked garlic clove, crushed

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas Mark 6.
2. Remove any fat from the Parma ham.
3. Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board.
4. Using a sharp knife, cut each breast across the centre to create a pocket.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Place 2 slices of mozzarella and 2 basil leaves in the centre of each breast.
7. Wrap each breast with a slice of Parma ham and place in an ovenproof dish.
8. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes.
9. Place all the sauce ingredients in a small pan and heat gently. Remove the chicken from the oven and serve with the sauce.

Thanks to Rosemary Conley for this one.