Breaded Chicken with Ham 'n' Cheese

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
4 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
2 slices Muenster cheese
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sherry or additional chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch

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Breaded Chicken with Ham 'n' Cheese cont.

2 teaspoons cold water


Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place two slices of prosciutto
and one slice of cheese down the center of each chicken breast half;
fold chicken over cheese and secure with toothpicks. Place flour
and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine
the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and tarragon. Coat
chicken with flour, then dip into egg and coat with crumb mixture.
Let stand for 5 minutes. In a large skillet, brown chicken in
butter on all sides. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish. Bake,
uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear.
Meanwhile, add broth and sherry or additional broth to the skillet;

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Breaded Chicken with Ham 'n' Cheese

stir to loosen browned bits. Combine cornstarch and water until
smooth; gradually stir into broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and
stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chicken.


Yield: 2 servings.

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