Chicken with pesto

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)

2 chicken breasts
6 slices of Parma or Serrano Ham
2 Tbsp of pesto
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
1 tsp of tomato puree
1 pinch of thyme
1 bay leaf
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Fresh basil, chopped

METHOD

Lay a chicken breast flat on a chopping board
Make a slit in it and fill it with pesto
Add a tsp of chopped basil
Season the chicken
Lay 3 slices of ham flat on the board
Place the chicken on the ham and fold the sides
Secure the ham with a cocktail stick.
Repeat with the second breast
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C
Heat a frying pan and add a tbsp of oil
Fry the chicken on medium heat for 3 minutes
Turn over and fry for 3 more minutes
Place uncovered in the oven for 5-8 minutes depending on the size of the chicken
Tomato sauce:
Fry the chopped onion on a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until soft
Add the garlic, thyme, bay leaf, tomatoes and puree
Cook on a medium heat for 20 minutes
Add a drop of water if the sauce looks dry
Serve as in the photograph with baked potatoes
Decorate with basil