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Oven-Baked Muenster Chicken

Oven-baked chicken breasts dredged in bread crumbs, covered with creamy Muenster cheese and infused with a subtle hint of white wine. Divine.
Servings 4
Calories 299kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • 3-4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 6-8 slices of Muenster cheese
  • Plain or seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ c. dry white wine
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Wash and pat chicken breasts dry.
  • Salt and pepper chicken.
  • Dredge both sides of the chicken in bread crumbs.
  • Place in greased, foil-lined pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 16 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and pour wine in the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Place two slices of cheese over each chicken breast.
  • Return to oven and bake an additional 16 minutes, or until done.

Notes

  1. Ensure Even Cooking: To ensure that the chicken cooks evenly, try to select chicken breasts that are similar in size and thickness. This helps to ensure that they cook at the same rate, preventing some pieces from becoming overcooked while others are still undercooked. If your chicken breasts vary in size, you can pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin before seasoning and breading.
  2. Add Flavor with Seasonings: While the recipe suggests seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, feel free to customize the flavor with additional herbs and spices. You can add dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano to the bread crumbs for added flavor. Alternatively, you can marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs before breading and baking for a more flavorful result.
  3. Check for Doneness: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast to get an accurate reading. If the chicken is not yet done after the initial baking time, continue baking until it reaches a safe internal temperature, being careful not to overcook and dry out the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 273mg | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 1mg