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Showstopper Chicken Surprise

Source of Recipe


Midwest Living April 2000






List of Ingredients



• 4 Large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  
• 1 C shredded smoked Rofumo cheese or smoked Gouda, Edam, or cheddar
  
• 1/2 C flour
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• 2 Eggs, slightly beaten
  
• 3/4 C Fine, dry bread crumbs
  
• 1 T peanut oil or other cooking oil
  






Instructions



1. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket in the side of each chicken breast. Stuff each pocket with about 1/4 C of cheese. Secure openings with wooden toothpicks.
   
   
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, oven-proof 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, until no longer pink.
   
   
5. Serves 4
   
   






Final Comments


This is wonderful served with rice. For a low-carb version just omit the breading/coating process and bake.