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Breaded Swiss Chicken

Our four kids keep us hopping. So, for special occasions, I appreciate recipes like this that require few ingredients but are impressive to serve guests. —Susie Ecker, Richmond, Indiana

6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 eggs
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth

Directions

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon
salt. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Place bread crumbs in
another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in eggs, then roll in crumbs. Let
stand for 5 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil in batches
for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear; drain. Place
chicken in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; sprinkle
with cheese. Bake at 350° for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is
melted.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour,

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Breaded Swiss Chicken (continued)

Directions (continued)

pepper and remaining salt until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to
a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until
thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in wine or broth. Serve with
chicken. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 458 calories, 33 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 124 mg cholesterol, 840 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.