Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 to 4 lb. boneless chicken breasts, skinned
  • 1/4 to 1/2 c. butter, softened
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 (3 x 5-inch) slices Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • flour
  • bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c. melted butter
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley
  • 1/4 tsp. sage
  • 1/4 tsp. rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 c. sherry

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Pound each chicken breast until thin. Brush liberally with butter.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay each chicken breast on a slice of cheese and roll up, fastening with a toothpick.
  • Combine the beaten egg with water. Roll the chicken in the flour, egg mixture and crumbs. Evenly space in a baking pan. Combine the melted butter with the parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.
  • Drizzle the herbed butter over the chicken rolls.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Pour the sherry over the chicken and bake an additional 30 minutes.
  • Serves 6 to 8.