Recipe: Avocado Basil Chicken Breasts

Avocado Basil Chicken Breasts

6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
1 California avocado, peeled and cubed
2 (4 ounce) logs goat cheese
tsp salt, divided
tsp pepper, divided
1 Cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
Cup stick butter, melted

Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap and flatten to 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Combine avocado, goat cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mash until smooth.

Spread mixture evenly over 1 side of chicken.

Roll up and secure with wooden picks.

Combine breadcrumbs, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish.

Roll chicken in melted butter; dredge in breadcrumb mixture.

Place in shallow pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done.
Remove wooden picks, and serve.