Showstopper Chicken Surprise

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Published on Midwest Living (http://www.midwestliving.com)

Showstopper Chicken Surprise

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Makes: 4 servings
Prep 25 mins
Bake 12 mins

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 ounces)
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

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.
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.
In a large, ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side or till browned.
Transfer skillet to a 375 degree F oven and bake, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or till chicken no longer is pink.

Note

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

Nutrition Facts

(Showstopper Chicken Surprise)

Servings Per Recipe 4, carb. (g) 23, cal. (kcal) 417, chol. (mg) 211, Fat, total (g) 15, fiber (g) 1, sodium (mg) 1016

Source URL (retrieved on June 19, 2013): http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/chicken/showstopper-chicken-surprise/

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