Showstopper Chicken Surprise

Smoked cheese melts inside chicken breasts for this easy entree. A bread crumb coating gives the chicken golden color and a crispy crunch.

Showstopper Chicken Surprise
Prep Time:
25 mins
Bake Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
37 mins
Servings:
4

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)

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon pepper

  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten

  • ¾ 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.

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

417 Calories
15g Fat
23g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 417
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Cholesterol 211mg 70%
Sodium 1016mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%

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