Deluxe Chicken Breasts

I started organizing a few cupboards and came across this recipe. Until today, I hadn't made this in quite awhile. I originally found it about 15 years ago, when I was just a newlywed. I used to make it quite often and honestly thought, at the time, that it was gourmet. :) Though it may not actually be gourmet, it is however, quite easy to make and tasty.

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INGREDIENTS

Chicken:

1/2 cup flour

1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

2 egg whites, lightly beaten

2 Tbsp water

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 Tbsp canola oil

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Sauce:

2 Tbsp butter

1 Tbsp flour

1 cup milk (I use skim milk)

1/2 cup cheddar cheese

optional: paprika for garnish

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DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 35o F.

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Chicken:

Combine the flour and bread crumbs in a shallow bowl, set aside. In another shallow bowl, whisk together egg whites and water. Dip chicken in egg white mixture, then dredge in bread crumb mixture, turning to coat. In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned, about 5 minutes each side. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x11 baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes, until baked through.

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Sauce:
Melt butter in saucepan, over medium-high heat. Add flour and mix until well blended. Slowly add milk and stir constantly until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup cheese. Stir until mixed well. Serve over chicken, top with additional cheese.

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