Week 5 - Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

Since my Sunday Funday recipe did not turn out as I had hoped I am going to share last night's dinner with you.  I wanted to make something different and searched for recipes online.  However, props to Ben who came up with this Stuffed Chicken Parmesan all on his own.

I found this recipe which is similar to what we did - http://sweetcsdesigns.com/stuffed-chicken-parmesan/#5eTvR3YdUUK1O20U.32

Ingredients:
Chicken breast butterflied - (I only made 2 because they were so big)
Sliced American Cheese - (all I had in the house)
Shredded mozzerella cheese
Tomato Sauce
1 egg, beaten
Breadcrumbs
Pasta or Rice for a side

Grease your pan first.  Carefully slice chicken breasts in half, keeping them in-tact, so they open like a butterfly.  First, add sliced cheese to cover the inside of the chicken.  Then top with mozzarella cheese.
Close chicken breasts. Take beaten egg and top the chicken with the egg. Then pour breadcrumbs over the chicken.

Bake your chicken so that it is fully cooked through. Since my pieces were so big it took about 40 minutes.  

Then top with tomato sauce and some more mozzarella cheese.

Put back in the oven for another 10 minutes or so to warm the sauce and melt the cheese. Serve with pasta or rice or your preferred side dish.

I have to say this came out awesome!!! I will definitely make this again. It puts a different spin on chicken parm and we really liked it!!  And you can use different types of cheese or a different method as noted in the link I shared with you as well.  Thanks Babe for a great idea!

Until next time!!