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Sage-Cheddar-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Serving size:	Serves 4
Prep time:	20 minutes
Cook time:	30 minutes
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Nugget Signature Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Sage Cheddar
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 small jar marinara sauce
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher or sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Cut Cheddar lengthwise into 4 equal pieces. Slice an opening horizontally into the thickest end of each chicken breast: wide enough and deep enough to insert the entire length of cheese. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear chicken on both sides; remove pan from heat, then pour marinara evenly over the chicken and in the pan. Transfer skillet to oven, baking the dish for an additional 20-30 minutes.

Remove promptly; let sit 5-6 minutes and serve.

Pair with

Merlot

This wine is deep in color, high in alcohol, and low in tannin. The Bordeaux Merlot variety is very similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, but softer because it is less tannic. Merlot has aromas and flavors that include blackberry, cassis, baked cherries, plums, chocolate and mocha ... some suggest tea leaves.

— Hank Beal, Director of Adult Beverages

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