MONTEREY CHICKEN 
4 whole chicken breasts, split, boned, and skinned (or turkey)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Monterey Jack cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
2/3 c. butter, divided
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 tsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. cooked rice
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained

Place each half of chicken breast on waxed paper; carefully flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Cut cheese into 8 equal portions; place one portion in center of each half of chicken breast. Fold long sides of chicken over cheese; fold ends over, and secure with toothpicks. Dip each chicken breast in egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Brown meat on all sides in 1/3 cup butter; set aside.

Dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Saute onion and green pepper in 1/3 cup butter until tender. Stir in bouillon, flour, salt, and pepper; cook until thickened. Stir in rice and mushrooms.

Spoon rice mixture into a glass baking dish. Arrange browned chicken over rice mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Yield: 8 servings.

 

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