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Microwave
Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts |
INGREDIENTS: |
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1 (10 ounce) package of frozen chopped broccoli, cooked
2 green onions, minced
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
3 large whole chicken breasts; skinned, boned, and cut in half
3 (1 ounce) slices cooked ham, cut in half
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk |
DIRECTIONS: |
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1. |
Drain broccoli well and put in large bowl. Add the green onions and
half the cheese and mix. Pound each chicken breast to 1/4 inch and
top each with 1 piece of ham and an equal amount of broccoli
mixture. Carefully fold chicken in half over broccoli filling and
neatly tuck ends under. |
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In a pie plate or on waxed paper, combine bread crumbs, parsley, and
paprika. Brush chicken with butter. Coat chicken with seasoned bread
crumbs. |
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3. |
Place chicken in 9x13 inch baking dish. Cook loosely covered with
wax paper on high power for 10-12 minutes or until fork tender. |
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To prepare sauce, place remaining melted butter in bowl. Add flour,
salt, and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Microwave on high 3 1/2
minutes or until boiling, stirring twice. Add remaining cheese,
stirring until melted. Spoon sauce around chicken. |
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Source: Cooks.com |
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