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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he perfect main dish for two on Valentine’s Day, or any day of the week.

Makes: 2 breasts | Time: 45 minutes
Marinade time: 1 hour

Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, butterflied
2 slices provolone cheese
2 slices mozzarella cheese
3-ounce package sun-dried tomatoes (Trader Joe’s)
fresh basil
fresh spinach or greens blend (spinach, chard, kale)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons, zested and juiced
salt and pepper, to taste
red pepper flakes
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (the smaller the better)
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth

Directions:
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Marinate chicken for about one hour. Preheat oven to 375. Drain marinade and open up each breast on a flat surface (butterfly). Salt and pepper the inside.

Layer 1 slice provolone, some of the tomatoes, the greens and 1 slice mozzarella on each breast. Fold the other half of the breast over.

Preheat a cast iron skillet on medium and add avocado oil. Lay each breast in skillet and sear on both sides till browned. Add cherry tomatoes and wine. Carefully place the skillet into the oven and cook for about 15–20 minutes or until done (internal temperature should be 165 degrees).

Remove skillet from oven, garnish with fresh basil and serve.