Crunchy Cheese-Stuffed Chicken - Romantic Valentine Dinner
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 ounces Land o' Lakes Cheddar cheese, cut into 4 (2 x ½ x ½-inch) strips
- ½ cup cornflake crumbs
- 1 ounce (¼ cup) Land o' Lakes Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions
Heat oven to 400°F.
Cut a 3-inch slit in each chicken breast half to form pocket.
Insert 1 strip cheese into each pocket. Secure each pocket with several toothpicks.
Combine crumbs, shredded cheese and seasoning salt in pie pan or ahallow bowl.
Place beaten egg in another pie pan or shallow bowl; Dip chicken in egg.
Lightly press both sides of chicken in crumb mixture to coat.
Place chicken onto greased baking sheet.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.