Active Time

　　10 minutes

　　Total Time

　　25 minutes

　　In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).

　　You'll have your hands free for about 15 minutes while the chicken bakes in the oven—just enough time to whip up an arugula salad with a mustardy dressing.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)

　　Freshly ground black pepper

　　4 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest ham

　　4 ounces thinly sliced Gruyère cheese

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　Kosher salt

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Using a sharp knife, make an incision on thinner long side of chicken breast, cutting parallel through the breast but not all the way through. Season inside of chicken with pepper and stuff each with 1 oz. ham and 1 oz. cheese.

　　

Step 2

Transfer chicken to a rimmed baking sheet and rub all over with oil; season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast registers 165°F, 12–15 minutes. Let cool slightly before slicing.

　　Cooks' Note

　　If desired, serve with Dijon or grainy mustard for dipping.