Cheese Crusted Chicken Recipe

Name: Cheese Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2/3 2/3 cup gruyere or 2/3 cup your favorite cheese, finely shredded; 1/2 cup dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup butter; 1 lemon, cut in wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
2/3 2/3 cup gruyere or 2/3 cup your favorite cheese, finely shredded
1/2 cup dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter
1 lemon, cut in wedges, for garnish

1
Pound breasts lightly to flatten to uniform 1/4 inch thick: set aside.
2
Sift together flour, salt, nutmeg, and pepper; Have beaten egg in a pie pan. Mix together cheese and bread crumbs; set aside.
3
Coat breast halves with seasoned flour, shaking off excess; dip in egg, then in cheese-crumb mixture, coating well.
4
In a large, non-stick skillet over MEDIUM heat, melt butter.
5
Add chicken and saute until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
6
Serve with lemon wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Cheese Crusted Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Crusted Chicken

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