cheese stuffed chicken
I got this recipe while on Weight Watchers. It is wonderful. Enjoy!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 2 ounces cheese (monterey jack or provolone)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup italian bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
How To Make cheese stuffed chicken
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Step 1PREHEAT OVEN TO 400º. USING A SMALL SHARP KNIFE, BUTERFLY EACH CHICKEN BREAST. PLACE A SLICE OF CHEESE ON ONE SIDE. PRESS THE OTHER SIDE OVER TO ENCLOSE THE CHEESE. -
Step 2BEAT EGG IN A SMALL SHALLOW BOWL.
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Step 3COMBINE BREADCRUMBS PARMESIAN CHEESE, PARSLEY, SALT AND PEPPER. DIP BREAST IN EGG, THEN IN BREADCRUMBS.
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Step 4HEAT OIL (OR PAM) IN LARGE CAST IRON SKILLET UNTIL VERY HOT. ADD BREASTS CAREFULLY & BROWN WELL ON ONE SIDE (ABOUT 2 MINUTES) THEN PLACE SKILLET IN OVEN.
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Step 5BAKE UNTIL CHEESE CHICKEN IS NO LONGER PINK INSIDE. (ABOUT 20 MINUTES)
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