| 1. |
Pre-heat oven to 400° F (200° C). |
| 2. |
Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Combine cheese and cream cheese in a bowl. |
| 3. |
Combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper with breadcrumbs, parsley (or thyme) and 2 teaspoons olive oil in another bowl. |
| 4. |
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large, ovenproof non-stick skillet over medium heat. |
| 5. |
Cook the chicken until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Move the chicken to the center so all pieces are touching. |
| 6. |
Spread with the cheese mixture, sprinkle with ham, then top with the breadcrumb mixture. |
| 7. |
Bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer registers 165° F (75° C), 5 to 7 minutes. |
| 8. |
Note: serve with delicata squash and broccoli. |
