Showstopper Chicken Surprise |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 37 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Better Homes & Gardens [Note: To reduce the sodium, reduce the cheese to 1/2 cup and omit the salt.] Ingredients:
4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/3 pounds) |
1 cup shredded smoked rofumo cheese (4 ounces) or 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, edam (4 ounces) or 1 cup cheddar cheese (4 ounces) |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
2 eggs, slightly beaten |
3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb |
1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon other cooking oil |
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.
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