CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHEESE SAUCE

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This is one of my son-in-law's favourite chicken recipes. This recipe can also be made 'lighter' for those on a low fat diet by using a low fat cheese and trim/light milk and frying in a non stick pan which has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray/oil

Provided by Jen T

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless chicken breasts
2 egg whites
1/2 cup plain flour
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
canola oil (for frying)
8 teaspoons butter or 8 teaspoons margarine
4 teaspoons plain flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup edam cheese, grated
chopped parsley (for garnish) or chopped paprika (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine the breadcrumbs and flour.
  • Lightly beat the egg whites with 8 teasp water.
  • Dip chicken in the egg white mix and then coat with the breadcrumb mix.
  • Heat a little oil in frying pan and brown chicken for about 5mins each side.
  • Place chicken in an oven proof dish and place in oven at 180'C or 350'F.
  • Bake for approx 15mins or until cooked through.
  • While chicken is in oven make sauce.
  • In a small saucepan melt butter and add flour.
  • Cook 1min.
  • over med heat.
  • Add milk and stir constantly until boiling.
  • Turn to low heat and simmer for 2mins still stirring.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1/4cup cheese.
  • Place a chicken breast on each of 4 plates and pour over sauce.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Garnish with parsley or paprika.

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