Ham & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

There’s no reason weeknight dinners can’t be elegant as well as easy, and this recipe is proof of that. Adding the herbs at the very end keeps them a nice bright green for serving.

Ingredients:

  • Four 8- to 10-ounce boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 slices deli ham, each slice halved (about 3 ounces)
  • 4 thin slices provolone (about 2 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives or dill
  • Serving suggestion: Crispy Sliced Roasted Potatoes, recipe follows