Mozzarella Chicken Recipe
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Mozzarella Chicken

By: Amber Lazier 
"This is a great change from the usual chicken."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (156)

What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup dry white wine

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper. Pound each to 1/4 inch thickness. Spread butter/margarine over the inside, then add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place slice of cheese on breast, roll and close with toothpicks. Repeat with each breast. Dip rolled breasts in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Place coated breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. To Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and add garlic. Add wine and simmer all together. Pour sauce over chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 810 | Total Fat: 32.2g | Cholesterol: 200mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by NoviceCook   view full review
Deliscous! A+++++ This was a definite hit at dinner last night. I made a few substitutions:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2004 by doughgirl   view full review
This was terrific! I even passed it on to some of my friends. Instead of pounding chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2004 by COOKIN LADY   view full review
This was pretty good. Unfortunately, a lot of the cheese leaked out while it was baking. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by Momof2   view full review
This was amazing. The only thing that I did differently was using fresh mozzarella. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by Nora   view full review
This recipe is great! I made it for a dinner party and added dethawed frozen spinach in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by A.F.   view full review
I made this without the sauce and used tomato sauce instead.. It was very good but a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by ANNALAURANELSON   view full review
This was delicious! I made a few healthy changes by using fat free shredded mozzarella and egg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2005 by LADYBUG727   view full review
I thought this dish was awfully labor intensive for the end result. My husband and I both ate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DONSSWEETY   view full review
I loved this recipe. I thought it was new and delicious. I have never cooked with wine,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2009 by unix_girl   view full review
very easy to make. similar to scampi. sauce is great. i served it in a bowl for dipping.

 

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