Mushroom Stuffed Roasted Chicken Breast

Mushroom-Stuffed-Roasted-Chicken-Breast

Roasted, Stuffed Chicken Breast.

Prep Time : 30 Minutes

Cook Time : 15 Minutes

Ingredients : 

• 2  slices white bread, torn
• Cooking spray or vegtable oil
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 4  skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions : 

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Pulse bread in a food processor to form fine crumbs. Place in a dish.
• Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
• Coat pan with cooking spray or thin layer of oil.
• Add onions and mushrooms; sauté 10 minutes.
• Stir in thyme and garlic.
• Cool mixture for 10 minutes; stir in cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Cut a slit through thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket.
• Stuff each chicken breast with 1/4 cup mushroom mixture.
• Sprinkle stuffed chicken breast with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Place flour in a shallow dish.
• Place eggs in a shallow dish.
• Dredge stuffed chicken breast in flour.
• Dip in eggs; dredge in breadcrumbs.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add stuffed chicken breast; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Place pan in oven. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.