Sausage Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

I wanted something different than chicken parmesan, so I added a sausage mixture to kick it up. This turned out to be a great hit in my family. Note to Self... do not use colored toothpicks ;)

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  boneless boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1⁄2 lb  ground Italian sausage
• 1  fresh garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 2  tablespoons light olive oil
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 1  egg, well beaten
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1  cup  shreddred mozzarella cheese
• 1 (15 ounce) jar  marinara sauce

Directions

1. Split chicken breasts and pound with a meat mallet between sheets of plastic wrap. Do not make too thin. to about 1/4-inch thickness.
2. Break up sausage and mix with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder and mustard, minced garlic and chopped onion. Shape sausage mixture into 4 link shapes.
3. Add water and egg to make an egg wash.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F Drizzle Olive Oil in an oven safe skillet.
5. Brush one side of each breast with egg wash. Place 1 sausage link on egg glaze. Roll up and secure with toothpick.
6. Roll each breast in flour; dip in remaining beaten egg; roll in breadcrumbs. Place in oven safe skillet. Bake 45 minutes.
7. Very Important, remember where your toothpicks are. I place the chicken a certain way in the pan, so I know where they are to remove.
8. Pour Marinara over chicken, Sprinkle with Cheese add oregano on top and cook another 10-12 minutes until cheese has melted.