Chicken Breasts with Parmesan-Herb Stuffing

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. fresh breadcrumbs (English muffins make great crumbs)
• 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 boneless chicken breast halves, skin on
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 1-½ tsp. grainy mustard
• 1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh tarragon or-basil
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 1 Tbs. oil
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan, preferably Parmigiano Reggiano

Heat the oven to 450°F. In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan, parsley, tarragon, breadcrumbs, mustard, and 2 Tbs. of the butter until blended. Taste and season with salt and pepper—the mixture should be highly seasoned. Gently slide your index finger under the skin to create a small pocket. Scoop u...

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