Savory Chicken and Brie

A simple and savory meal for anyone who loves the creamy flavor of brie! The onions, brie and juices from the chicken create a nice sauce when the chicken is cut.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  boneless chicken breasts, split lengthwise and pounded thin
• 1 -2  tablespoon olive oil, if necessary
• 1  large onion, sliced
• 3  ounces pancetta, cubed or 3  ounces pancetta, sliced and chopped into small pieces
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
•  brie cheese, sliced lengthwise
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3  tablespoons whole wheat flour or 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
•  toothpick

Directions

1. Saute onions and pancetta in skillet until onions translucent and pancetta browned adding 1 tbs. olive oil if necessary.
2. Add minced garlic to onion and pancetta mixture and saute for 1 minute.
3. Lay chicken open on work surface and spread 1/2 of onion mixture on one side of each chicken breast.
4. Place 1-2 slices of brie on top of onions.
5. "Close" each chicken breast and secure sides with toothpicks.
6. Heat 1 tbs. olive oil on medium high heat.
7. Dredge each breast in egg then flour mixture and place in skillet.
8. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side depending on thickness of chicken.
9. *Don't forget to remove toothpicks before serving.