Broccoli-stuffed chicken breasts (microwave)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1pack(10 Oz.) frozen chopped broccoli; coo
2Green onions; minced
4ounces(1 c.) Monterey Jack cheese shredded
3largesWhole chicken breasts; skinned boned, and
3slices(1 Oz.) cooked ham; cut in half
1cupFresh bread crumbs
1tablespoonParsley
½teaspoonPaprika
3tablespoonsMargarine; melted
1tablespoonFlour
¼teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
1cupMilk

Directions

Drain broccoli well and put in large bowl with green onions and half the cheese and mix. Pound each chicken breast to ¼ inch and top each with 1 piece ham and an equal amount of broccoli mixture. Carefully fold chicken in; half over broccoli filling; neatly tuck ends under.

In pie plate or on waxed paper, combine bread crumbs, parsley and paprika.

Brush chicken with margarine, using about 1 tablespoon. Coat chicken with seasoned bread crumbs.

In 9x13 inch baking dish, place chicken. Cook covered loosely with waxed paper on high 100% power 10 to 12 minutes until fork-tender.

To prepare sauce, place remaining melted margarine in bowl. Add flour, salt and pepper; gradually stir in milk. Microwave on high 3½ minutes or until boiling, stirring twice. Add remaining cheese, stirring until melted.

Spoon sauce around chicken.

Posted to recipelu-digest by "Diane Geary" <diane@...> on Feb 22, 1998