BAKED CHICKEN WITH SWEET PEPPER
SAUCE
 
1 lb. boned chicken, skinned & halved breasts
12 sm. slices mozzarella cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
3 tbsp. oil

Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thick, in center of each place 3 slices of cheese. Rollup, dip in egg, coat with bread crumbs. Place in oiled baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Reserve other 1 tablespoon oil. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

SAUCE:

1/4 c. thinly sliced scallions
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 jar roasted red peppers, finely chopped
1 c. heavy cream
1 tsp. crushed basil leaves

Saute scallions and garlic in remaining oil, for 1 minute, add remaining ingredients. Simmer stirring, minute, add remaining ingredients. Simmer stirring, 5-7 minutes. Serve over chicken with rice. Serves 4.

 

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