Showstopper Chicken Surprise
Recipe from
Midwest Living
Smoked cheese melts inside chicken breasts for this easy entree. A bread crumb coating gives the chicken golden color and a crispy crunch.
Ingredients
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4 largeskinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/3 pounds)see savings
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1 cupshredded smoked Rofumo cheese or smoked Gouda, Edam or cheddar cheese (4 ounces)see savings
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1/2 cupall-purpose floursee savings
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1/8 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/8 teaspoonpeppersee savings
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2eggs, slightly beatensee savings
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3/4 cupfine dry bread crumbssee savings
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1 tablespoonpeanut oil or other cooking oilsee savings
Directions
1.
Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket in the side of each chicken breast half. Stuff each pocket with about 1/4 cup of cheese. Secure openings with wooden toothpicks, if needed.
2.
In a shallow dish, stir together flour, salt and pepper. Place eggs in another shallow dish, and place bread crumbs in a third shallow dish. Coat stuffed chicken breasts in flour mixture. Dip floured chicken in beaten eggs, then coat well with bread crumbs.
3.
In a large, ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side or till browned.
4.
Transfer skillet to a 375 degree F oven and bake, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or till chicken no longer is pink. Makes 4 servings.
Note
To reduce the sodium , use reduce the cheese to 1/2 cup and omit the salt.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 417, Total Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 211 mg, Sodium 1016 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 1 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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