Mediterranean Chicken Melt

Ingredients
- 2 skinless Chicken Breasts
- 85g Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
- 65g Olives, pitted and sliced
- 6 Mozzarella Cheese balls, sliced
- 2 rashers of Bacon, sliced
- 2 Tbsp fresh Basil leaves, torn, to garnish
- 2 cups Spinach leaves, or mixed salad leaves, to serve
Method
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Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Cut each piece of chicken in half lengthways and place 2 of the halves in an ovenproof dish.
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Scatter over some of the tomatoes, olives and cheese to cover evenly.
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Top with the other two chicken halves and garnish with the bacon.
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Brush with a little oil and bake for 25 minutes at 180°C until cooked through and tinged golden brown.
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Garnish with the fresh basil leaves and serve with lightly steamed spinach or mixed salad leaves.
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Courtesy of Food Magazine. Recipe by Sarah Swain. Photography by Shaun Cato-Symonds.