Italian Stuffed Chicken Breasts
4 prosciutto slices (okay to use ham if prosciutto is unavailable)
16 fresh basil leaves
� cup freshly grated mozzarella
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 1� pounds)
1 cup milk
1 � cups Italian breadcrumbs
1/3 cup white wine
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons margarine or butter
On a clean work surface, lay out prosciutto slices. Top slices with basil leaves
and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella. Starting with the short end, roll up each
prosciutto slice.
Flatten chicken breasts with a rolling pin or meat mallet. Dip each breast in
milk and then dredge in breadcrumbs. Roll breaded chicken breast around
prosciutto, securing together with toothpicks. Place chicken
in 13x9 baking dish. Pour wine & chicken broth over chicken. Dab � tsp of butter
or margarine on the top of each breast.
Bake at 400�F for 40 minutes or until done. |