Fresh Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts
( YIELD: 12 SERVINGS )

I N G R E D I E N T S
Butter, softened	12 Tbsp.
Lemon juice	3 Tbsp.
Fresh parsley, chopped, divided	5 Tbsp.
Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless	12 each
Salt and pepper	to taste
Fresh Mozzarella, sliced	12 oz. / 12 slices
Smoked ham, chopped	9 oz.
Garlic, chopped	1 Tbsp.
Fresh tarragon, chopped	1 Tbsp.

1	Mix together butter, lemon juice, and 4 Tbsp. parsley until completely blended.
2	Shape into a log and wrap with plastic film. Freeze until firm, and slice into 12 slices.
3	Butterfly chicken breasts, cutting from the outside edge to the thicker center edge. Season insided and out with salt and pepper.
4	Place one slice mozzarella into each breast. Top mozzarella with 3/4 oz. chopped ham, 1/4 tsp. garlic, 1/4 tsp. tarragon, and 1/4 tsp. parsley.
5	Fold chicken over filling and secure edges with toothpicks.
6	Grill chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
7	Top each chicken breast with 1 slice of compound butter, and slice into 6 pieces before serving.