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Showstopper Chicken Surprise
Bake: 12 mins at 375°F
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
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.
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Note:
To reduce the sodium , use reduce the cheese to 1/2 cup and omit the salt.
This is delish! If you go with cheddar cheese, try adding in some green chilies too - yum!
2/16/2012 11:33:24 PM Report AbuseThis recipe is very adaptable--works just fine with boneless skinless thighs, also with smoked cheddar cheese. A huge family favorite!
12/10/2009 03:02:26 PM Report Abuse