Monterey Chicken I Recipe

Name: Monterey Chicken I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 ½ cups dry breadcrumbs; ⅔ cup butter or ⅔ cup margarine, divided; 1 cup chicken broth; ½ cup chopped onion; ½ cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 3 cups cooked rice; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 2 tablespoons diced pimentos

Servings: persons

8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups dry breadcrumbs
⅔ cup butter or ⅔ cup margarine, divided
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked rice
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons diced pimentos

1
Place each half of chicken breast on waxed paper; carefully flatten to 1/4 inch
2
thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
3
Cut cheese into 8 equal portions; place one portion in center of each half of chicken breast.
4
Fold long sides of chicken over cheese; fold ends over and secure with toothpicks.
5
Dip each chicken breast in eggs; then coat with breadcrumbs.
6
Brown meat on all sides in 1/3 cup butter; set aside.
7
Saute onion and green pepper in 1/3 cup butter until tender.
8
Add flour to vegetable mixture and stir until combined.
9
Stir in chicken broth, salt and pepper; cook until thickened.
10
Stir in rice, mushrooms, and pimento.
11
Spoon rice mixture into a 11x9x2-inch
12
baking dish and arrange browned chicken over rice mixture.
13
*Can be done ahead of time until this point.
14
Cover and refrigerate.
15
Bake at 400F for 20-30 minutes or until heated through, increasing time 10-15 minutes if dish was refrigerated.

1541

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 ½ cups dry breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Monterey Chicken I 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.

Monterey Chicken I

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