MONTEREY JACK CHICKEN

Monterey Jack Chicken image

Provided by Teresa Jacobson

Categories Chicken

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
10 oz monterey jack (or pepper jack) cheese, sliced not shredded
4 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp hot sauce
1/4 tsp salt
2 c panko bread crumbs
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp onion salt
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 c margarine or butter

Steps:

1. Cut cheese into 6 equal slices. Make a horizontal slit or pocket into the side of each chicken breast- DON'T cut all the way through! Place one slice of cheese in the pocket of each chicken breast.
2. In a shallow bowl or pie plate, mix eggs, hot sauce, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate shallow bowl or pie plate, combine panko crumbs, chili powder, cumin, onion salt, garlic salt and oregano. Set aside.
4. Place 1/4 c. butter in a 13x9 baking dish and place in oven while preheating to 375 degrees. When butter is melted remove pan from oven.
5. Dip stuffed chicken breasts in egg mixture to coat then into crumb mixture to coat. Place into melted butter in baking dish. Complete with all chicken breasts.
6. Bake, uncovered, in preheated 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or just until done. Serve immediately.