Sam's Surprise Chicken
Prep: 45 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 80 min
Serves: 8
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Tender chicken breasts are transformed into a delicious surprise with a creamy filling of sharp cheddar, crumbled bacon, and sautéed mushrooms, all wrapped up in a crispy pancake batter. The layers of flavor, enhanced by fragrant herbs and spices, create a dish that’s both comforting and indulgent, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering with friends. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch followed by a savory explosion, making it a meal that’s sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1 1/2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese - Shredded
- 4 Slices Crisp Bacon - Crumbled
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 Tsp Poultry Seasoning
- 1/8 Tsp Onion Salt
- 1 Clove Garlic - Minced
- 1/8 Tsp Tarragon
- 1/8 Tsp Oregano
- 2 Tsp Chive - Chopped
- 4 - Chicken Breasts
- 4 - Egg
- 1/4 Cup Slivered Almonds - Toasted
- 1/2 Cup Sauteed Sliced Mushrooms
- 8 Slices Ham (or Pastrami)
- 1 Cup Pancake Mix
- 1 Tsp Paprika
Directions
Directions
- Melt butter in medium skillet; stir in flour until bubbly.
- Add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in cheese, bacon, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, onion salt, garlic, tarragon, oregano and chives; mix well.
- Pour cheese mixture into pie plate; chill in freezer for 30 minutes.
- Bone, skin and split chicken breasts; pound with mallet until 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut cheese mixture into 8 sections; spread evenly over chicken breasts.
- Scramble eggs with almonds and mushrooms; divide evenly over cheese mixture.
- Place ham slices over eggs.
- Roll as for jelly roll, tucking in sides of chicken breasts; dust lightly with additional flour.
- Chill, covered, for 1 hour.
- Combine pancake mix, paprika and 3/4 cup water; blend well.
- Dip rolls in batter.
- Fry in deep fat at 375 degrees until golden; drain.
- Place in baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Serve with rice.
Nutrition
Per serving · 8 servingsCalories
490
Fat
30 g
Saturated fat
12 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Sugar
2 g
Fiber
2 g
Protein
32 g
Sodium
800 mg
Cholesterol
220 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1 1/2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese - Shredded
- 4 Slices Crisp Bacon - Crumbled
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 Tsp Poultry Seasoning
- 1/8 Tsp Onion Salt
- 1 Clove Garlic - Minced
- 1/8 Tsp Tarragon
- 1/8 Tsp Oregano
- 2 Tsp Chive - Chopped
- 4 - Chicken Breasts
- 4 - Egg
- 1/4 Cup Slivered Almonds - Toasted
- 1/2 Cup Sauteed Sliced Mushrooms
- 8 Slices Ham (or Pastrami)
- 1 Cup Pancake Mix
- 1 Tsp Paprika
