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      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.