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CHICKEN DARLENE 
2 boneless/skinless chicken breasts; ea. sliced in 1/2 horizontally
1 small Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
1 small jar of roasted red peppers; drained, patted dry and sliced into strips
2 tbsp. pesto sauce
2-4 thin slices of smoked gouda cheese
2-4 baby portabello mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c. Italian bread crumbs
1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. chilled butter
black pepper

Can be assembled right in baking dish. Start with bottom half of each breast, placed in dish side by side. Place 1 tbsp. of pesto sauce on each breast bottom and spread evenly.

Next place strips of roasted red peppers (about 5-6 thin strips). Separate the sliced onion into rings and place 3-4 rings per breast, adding more to taste. Next place sliced portabello mushrooms to cover onion layer. Last layer is the smoked Gouda cheese, using enough to cover the last layer.

Top each with the other half of chicken breast.

Blend bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle on top of chicken. Season with black pepper to taste.

Cut butter into chunks and place on top of crumbs.

Bake in a pre-heated 375°F oven for 20-30 minutes. Bake covered with foil for the first 15 minutes, uncovered for remaining time until browned.

Makes 2 sevings

Submitted by: Dolly

recipe reviews
Chicken Darlene
 #46202
 Marissa (New York) says:
This is a fantastic dish with beautiful flavors. It makes it's own flavorful sauce which is superb if you want to serve with rice or pasta. I served with a light Mac and cheese (smoked gouda and goat). Really enjoyed this dish and looking forward to leftovers tomorrow.
 #182849
 Darlene (Connecticut) replies:
High Marissa,
I just came back to this site to see if anyone liked the dish and you were the one. I'm happy you liked it. This is also very good on the grill, just make sure to put a couple of skewers in to hold it together. And if you like the smokey taste, freshly roasted red peppers are wonderful. I had this last night with a glass of Pino and the leftover is tonight with a salad. Take care and thank you for the positive review of Chicken Darlene!

 

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