MICROWAVE BROCCOLI-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Microwave Broccoli-stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by littleturtle

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, cooked
2 green onions, minced
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (2 1/4 lbs total)
3 ounces cooked ham, 3 slices, cut into halves
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk

Steps:

Drain broccoli well; combine with green onions and 1/2 cup cheese in a large bowl and mix.
Pound each chicken breast half to 1/4-inch thickness, and top each with a piece of ham and 1/6 of broccoli mixture.
Fold chicken in half over filling; tuck thinner ends under (use toothpicks to hold in filling if necessary).
Mix bread crumbs, parsley, and paprika.
Brush about a tablespoon of melted butter over chicken, and coat with seasoned crumbs.
In a 13"x9" baking dish, cook chicken, covered loosely with waxed paper, on High 10 to 12 minutes (until fork tender) (High heat on my microwave is 800 watts.).
Let stand, covered, while preparing sauce.
In a 1-quart bowl, stir together remaining 2 tbsp butter, flour, salt, and pepper.
Stir in milk gradually; cook on High 3 1/2 minutes or until boiling, stirring twice.
Add remaining cheese, whisking until melted; serve with chicken.