Pesto-Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts

• 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

1. Pre-heat grill to high heat.
2. Oil grill with light coat of oil (for charcoal oil before heating).
3. Rinse chicken;pat dry.
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. Season chicken with pepper.
6. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto into each pocket.
7. Fill each pocket with 1/4 of mozzarella balls and 1/4 of the red pepper slices.
8. Spread remaining pesto over outside of chicken breasts to give it a light, even coating.
9. Lay chicken on oil grill. Close lid.
10. Cook until browned on bottom (about 7 minutes).
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. Serve hot with some crusty bread, a tossed green salad, and fresh fruit.

chicken breasts, fresh ground black pepper, pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pesto-mozzarella-stuffed-chicken-breasts-237136 (may not work)