STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH
SMITHFIELD HAM
 
6 chicken breast halves, skinned & boned
6 thin slices of Smithfield ham, or any deli ham
3/4 c. melted butter
1 (8 oz.) pkg. herb stuffing mix
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. snipped parsley
1/2 c. chopped celery sauce (see recipe below)

Combine 1/2 cup melted butter, boiling water, onion, parsley and celery with stuffing in a mixing bowl. Spoon into 6 separate mounds in a buttered 9"x13" baking dish. Place chicken breast over stuffing mix, lay ham over chicken and tuck ends under, if possible secure with toothpicks. Drizzle remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over top, cover with foil, bake 1 hour at 350 degrees or until fork tender. Remove toothpicks and serve with sauce.

SAUCE: Place 1/2 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing), 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons sherry and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Heat over medium heat in saucepan.

 

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