Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingrédients

• 4 (About 6 oz) Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
• 4 Slices Prosciutto Cotto (Cooked Ham)
• 4 Thin Slices Fontina Cheese
• 1/3 Cup All-purpose Flour
• 2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten
• 1 1/2 Cups Seasoned Fresh Breadcrumbs
• 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Préparation

1. 1

   To stuff the chicken breasts, working with one...: To stuff the chicken breasts, working with one at a time, butterfly breast halves.

2. 2

   Lay each breast half, skinned side up, lengthwise...: Lay each breast half, skinned side up, lengthwise on a cutting board, holding a sharp knife parallel to work surface and beginning on a long side, cut breast almost in half horizontally (not all the way through), then open it like a book.

3. 3

   Cover opened breast halves with a piece of...: Cover opened breast halves with a piece of plastic wrap and gently pound each to an even 1/2-inch thickness with a meat pounder or rolling pin.

4. 4

   Remove plastic wrap and cover each opened breast...: Remove plastic wrap and cover each opened breast half with 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of cheese, tucking in any protruding ends.

5. 5

   Fold each breast in half to enclose ham...: Fold each breast in half to enclose ham and cheese.

6. 6

   Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour and...: Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour and then in the beaten egg.

7. 7

   Mix the breadcrumbs with the grated cheese and...: Mix the breadcrumbs with the grated cheese and season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Press breadcrumbs to lightly cover both sides of...: Press breadcrumbs to lightly cover both sides of each chicken breast and refrigerate for an hour to help the crumbs better adhere to the chicken.

9. 9

   Heat the butter and oil in a heavy...: Heat the butter and oil in a heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides.

10. 10

    Saute chicken, turning over once, until golden and...: Saute chicken, turning over once, until golden and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes total time.

11. 11

    Serve hot.