CHICKEN MONTEREY

Chicken Monterey image

Being single, I by chicken when it's on sale and freeze the breasts individually. Then I can use them one at a time for delicious recipes like this.-Melanie DuLac, Northboro, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces)
Dash salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 ounce Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (cut into a 2-1/2- x 1/2-inch stick)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons seasoned or plain dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Season the inside with the salt, pepper, parsley and tarragon. Place cheese in the center and fold chicken around it., Place flour in a small shallow bowl. Place egg in another shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl. Roll chicken in flour; dip into egg, then roll in crumbs. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a small skillet, saute chicken in butter and oil until golden brown. Place in a small shallow baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 43g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 336mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.