Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast • Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• 4 oz. low-moisture mozzarella cheese, sliced or cut into cubes
• 1 tsp. of each: dried thyme, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt.
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• pinch chili flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 2 Tbsp. butter, unsalted
• 1 Tbsp. shallot, finely minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tsp. cornstarch + 1 Tbsp. water
• 1/4 tsp. lemon zest
• 1/3 cup. parmesan cheese, finely and freshly grated
• 2 tsp. fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste