Fruit & Walnut Stuffed Chicken
*Ingredients*
3 slices raisin bread, toasted, cubed
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
1/2 cup chopped toasted
walnuts
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
(about 6 oz each)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup ginger ale
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
Dash Pepper
*Preparation*
For stuffing, combine toast, pineapple, walnuts and cinnamon. Lightly flatten chicken to uniform thickness. Place about 1/2 cup stuffing across center of each chicken breast; fold ends to cneter and secure with toothpicks.
Lightly brown chicken in oil on all sides.
Combine ginger ale, ketchup and pepper; pour over chicken. Simmer, uncovered, 12 to 14 minutes, basting occasionally.
Remove toothpicks before serving.
Serves: 4 servings (about 3/4 cup sauce.)
To toast
walnuts:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread
walnuts in shallow baking pan, bake 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally,
until golden brown.