Zesty Cheese-stuffed Chicken Bites |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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An appetizers or main meal. These are so good for a party or just for family meals. Everyone loves these. Ingredients:
4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 1-1/4 pounds) |
1 package (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese |
no-stick cooking spray |
3/4 cup all purpose flour |
2 large eggs, lightly beaten |
2 tablespoons water |
2-1/2 cups crushed pizza or taco-flavored tortilla chips (3/4 of 14-1/2 ounce bag) |
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed |
Directions:
1. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Cut each breast half into 4 pieces. Make slit in each piece to form pocket. Stuff about 1 tablespoon cheese into each pocket, pressing closed with fingers.
2. Coat 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan with butter flavor no-stick cooking spray.
3. Measure flour in medium bowl or on waxed paper. Combine eggs and water in small bowl. Beat well.
4. Place crushed chips in pie plate or on waxed paper. Dip chicken pieces in flour, then in egg mixture and then in chips, pressing to coat well. Place on jelly roll pan. Spray tops with no-stick cooking spray.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Do not overbake. Cool in pan on rack 5 minutes. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
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