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chicken breasts wrapped in bacon in a ceramic dish surrounded by baby tomatoes

Chicken, Bacon and Mozzarella Bake

Quick, easy and delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts free range organic
  • 1 pack cherry tomatoes
  • 250 g buffalo mozzarella
  • 4 rashers smoked bacon
  • 2 tbs olive oil extra virgin
  • 4 tbsp basil leaves chopped or pesto (see recipe below)
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat the oven to 180 fan, 200 electric, Gas 7.
  • In an oven proof dish, pour the olive oil. Then throw in the cherry toms. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make a pocket in the chicken breasts, stuff with pesto or chopped basil and the mozzarella.
  • Wrap with bacon and place in the dish with the tomatoes.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve with salad or vegetables.

Notes

Here is the link to the pesto recipe.