Show Stopper Chicken Surprise

Submitted by: Richard FL
Source: Midwest Living
 

Prep: 25 minutes
Bake: 12 minutes

Ingredients

4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/3 pounds)
1 cup shredded smoked Rofumo cheese or smoked Gouda, Edam or cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon peanut oil or 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.

Note: To reduce the sodium, reduce the cheese to 1/2 cup and omit the salt.


Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 417
total fat: 15g
cholesterol: 211mg
sodium: 1016mg
carbohydrate: 23g
fiber: 1g