Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme, basil, and garlic powder
4 slices provolone cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup 6 cheese Italian cheese
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons honey
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest side of each chicken breast, being sure not to cut all the way through.
2. Place one slice of provolone cheese in the pocket, topped with 1/4 of mozzarella, and 1/4 of six cheese Italian. Use toothpicks to close and secure the opening.
3. Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil. Season with salt pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, and garlic powder. Use your fingertips to rub seasonings into the chicken. ( I made a mixture of all spices and spread them over the chicken.)
4. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Once almost melted, add the honey and stir until mixture bubbles. Add chicken and brown on each side for 2-4 minutes. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, pour over chicken and cook 2 minutes longer.
5. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheeses are melted. Spoon balsamic sauce from the pan over the chicken, top with fresh basil if desired, and serve.
