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Harvest Chicken
A toss of summer vegetables and fresh basil roasted under the skin of double chicken breasts adds an impressive party touch to any meal
Serves 4
2 tbsp	olive oil
3	cloves garlic, minced
1	onion, chopped
pinch	hot pepper flakes
2 cups	cubed zucchini
1 cup	diced sweet red pepper
1/3 cup	shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp	chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp	salt
1/4 tsp	pepper
2	whole boneless chicken breasts
-	fresh basil leaves

-	In a large ovenproof skillet, heat half of the oil over medium heat
-	Cook garlic, onion and hot pepper flakes for 3 minutes or until onion is softened

-	Add zucchini and red pepper
-	Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes
-	Remove from heat, stir in cheese, chopped basil, salt and pepper
-	Let cool slightly

-	Using fingers, gently loosen skin from thick end of chicken breasts to form pocket, leaving skin attached to edges
-	Stuff half of the vegetable mixture into each pocket, patting gently to flatten slightly
-	Secure skin at edges with toothpicks

-	In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat
-	Cook chicken, skin side down, for about 3 minutes or until golden brown

-	Turn skin side up, bake in 375 F oven for about 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside
-	Halve breasts vertically
-	Garnish with basil leaves

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