Crunchy Cheese-Stuffed Chicken - Romantic Valentine Dinner

Crunchy Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

These Chicken Breasts With a Surprise of Cheese Sealed Inside Will Impress Your Guests.

Preparation Time: 15 min  Baking Time: 20 min

Yield: 4 Servings


 * 4 (4-Ounce) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
 * 2 Ounces Land o Lakes? Cheddar Cheese, Cut Into 4 (2x1/2x1/2-Inch) Strips
 * 1/2 Cup Cornflake Crumbs
 * 1 Ounce (1/4 Cup) Land o Lakes? Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
 * 1 Teaspoon Seasoning salt*
 * 1 egg, Beaten

Heat Oven to 400?f. Cut a 3-Inch Slit in Each Chicken Breast Half to Form Pocket. Insert 1 Strip Cheese Into Each Pocket. Secure Each Pocket With Several Toothpicks.

Combine Crumbs, Shredded Cheese And Seasoning salt in Pie Pan or Shallow Bowl. Place Beaten egg in Another Pie Pan or Shallow Bowl; Dip Chicken in egg.. Lightly Press Both Sides of Chicken in Crumb Mixture to Coat.

Place Chicken Onto Greased Baking Sheet. Bake For 20 to 25 Minutes or Until Chicken is no Longer Pink.

Tip: to Make Ahead: Prepare The Chicken as Directed Above. Wrap Each Serving in Plastic Food Wrap. Place in a Resealable Plastic Freezer Bag; Freeze. Thaw. Bake as Directed Above.


 * substitute 1 Teaspoon garlic salt. Recipe Tip

To Make Ahead: Prepare The Chicken as Directed Above. Wrap Each Serving in Plastic Food Wrap. Place in a Resealable Plastic Freezer Bag; Freeze. Thaw. Bake as Directed Above.

Nutrition Facts (1 Serving): Calories: 260, Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 140 mg, Sodium: 670 mg, Carbohydrates: 10g, Dietary Fiber: 0g, Protein: 31g

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