Pesto-Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce (you can use store bought or use your favorite homemade)
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (small perlini mozzarella balls work best,you can use larger mozzarella, just cut it down into smalle)
• 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   Pre-heat grill to high heat.

2. 2

   Oil grill with light coat of oil (for charcoal oil before heating).

3. 3

   Rinse chicken;pat dry.

4. 4

   With sharp knife, cut a pocket deep lengthwise into the edge of each chicken breast. be careful not to cut all the way through.

5. 5

   Season chicken with pepper.

6. 6

   Spread 1 tablespoon pesto into each pocket.

7. 7

   Fill each pocket with 1/4 of mozzarella balls and 1/4 of the red pepper slices.

8. 8

   Spread remaining pesto over outside of chicken breasts to give it a light, even coating.

9. 9

   Lay chicken on oil grill. Close lid.

10. 10

    Cook until browned on bottom (about 7 minutes).

11. 11

    Turn and continue cooking until browned on other side and no longer pink in center; about 7 minutes longer (carefully cut to test).

12. 12

    Serve hot with some crusty bread, a tossed green salad, and fresh fruit.