Elegant Stuffed Chicken

This is a real winner in our family. The stuffing is positively delicious and it is a 'must' to use the honey and salt on top. I usually double the stuffing because we love it so much, and the chicken pocket looks better if stuffed to the fullest. A definite company meal.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  medium zucchini, shredded
• 3  slices  white bread, torn in small pieces
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded swiss cheese
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (use more to sprinkle on the breasts)
• 6 -8  chicken breasts (with skin)
• 1⁄4 tablespoon honey, warmed (enough to generously brush each breast)

Directions

1. Prepare stuffing: In 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter; add zucchini and cook till tender, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat.
3. To the zucchini add the bread; stir in the eggs, cheese, pepper and salt.
4. Carefully loosen the skin on each of the breasts by pushing fingers between skin and meat to form a pocket.
5. Spoon some stuffing into each pocket.
6. Place chicken in baking pan and bake@ 350 degrees for 50 minutes or till fork tender.
7. Remove chicken from baking pan to serving platter.
8. Brush with the warmed honey and sprinkle with salt.