STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

4 (6-ounce) skinless,boneless chicken breast halves pound to 1/4 thickness using a meat mallet
4  slices prosciutto
4 slices gruyere cheese
1 cup trimmed arugula
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tbsp oilive oil

CARAMELIZED SHALLOT SAUCE

1 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 tsps tomato paste
2 cups dry white wine
2 cups chicken broth
2 tsp water
1 tsp cornstarch

Top each chicken breast with 1 slice of prosciutto,1 slice cheese, and arugua,leaving
a 1/4 inch border around edges.

Fold in half,piching edges together to seal,sprinkle with salt and pepper

Dredge chicken in flour

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med hea. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side.

Place chicken in a shallow baking pan and bake at 350 for 5 minutes or until done.keep warm

Saute shallots for about 4 mintes over med-high heat or until browned

Add tomato paste,cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Stir in wine;bring to boil over medium high heat

cook until reduced to 1 cup(about 8 minutes) Add broth,bring to boil cook until reduced by half (about 8 minutes)

Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl, add to sauce,bring to boil,cook 1 minute stirring constantly

pour about 1/4 cup sauce over chicken breast and serve

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This post was written by admin on October 9, 2010

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