Pampered Chicken

Submitted by cuteandbublee

"Such a delicious ham free version of the chicken cordon bleu. you can use your favorite cheese for a change."

 

• Ready In: 34mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) skinless chicken breast half, trimmed fat
• 4 slices monterey jack cheese (2 ounces)
• 2 egg whites
• 1⁄3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (Italian-style)
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• lemon wedge (to garnish)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F Place a chicken breast, skinned-side down, on a cutting board. Keeping the blade of a sharp knife parallel to the board, make a horizontal slit along the thinner, long edge of the breast, cutting nearly through to the opposite side. Open the breast so it forms two flaps, hinged at the center. Place a slice of cheese on one flap, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the edge. Press remaining flap down firmly over the cheese and set aside. Repeat with the remaining breasts.
2. Lightly beat egg whites with a fork in a medium bowl. Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Holding a stuffed breast together firmly, dip it in the egg whites and then roll in the breadcrumbs. Repeat with the remaining breasts.
3. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed breasts and cook until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn the breasts over and place the skillet in the oven.
4. Bake the chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.