Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large (7-8 ounces each) bone-in chicken breasts
• Kosher salt and red pepper flakes
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 6 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (1 tablespoon dried)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (1 tablespoon dried)
• 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• Sauce:
• 1 1/4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (1/4 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (1/2 teaspoon dried)
• Garnish: minced chives