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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
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

Printed from tasteofhome.com May 16, 2008

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Breaded Chicken with Ham 'n' Cheese cont.

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; 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.