a yummy twist on Chicken Wilson

Last night I made my own special version of Chicken Wilson for dinner. I find that this dish is not flavorful enough for me when made the traditional way, plus, with a few small updates it turns into a dish my whole family will eat, which is, of course, my goal. My oldest son liked this dish so much that I renamed it "Chicken Matthew". It is nice when a meal with grown up tastes also works for the little ones.


Chicken Matthew

6 eggs, slightly beaten
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
butter
1/2 to 1 pound mushrooms, sliced (depends on your tastes)
1 small onion, chopped
bread crumbs ( I like to use the seasoned kind for more flavor)
1 cup white wine (the recipes always call for "dry white wine" but I just use what I have on hand, which is almost always a sweeter wine, and it is always good.)
6 slices muenster cheese
olive oil
sage
salt
pepper

Lightly beat eggs in medium size bowl. Place chicken pieces in bowl and let sit in refridgeraor for at least 30 minutes. I usually get this step completed before I walk out the door to pick up the boys from daycare; that way I can start dinner as soon as we get home.

Melt butter in a large pan and add mushrooms and onions. Cook, stirring, until softened.

Remove chicken from egg bath and roll pieces in breadcrumbs. Cook in heated pan with olive oil. I just use the same pan I already cooked the veggies in- it is all going to mix together in the casserole dish anyways. Add sage, salt and pepper to taste. Mix in 2 additional tablespoons of breadcrumbs. Once chicken is browned on all sides pour entire mixture into greased 9x 13 casserole dish. Pour wine over mixture and place sliced cheese on top.

Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.

I found that the addition of the sage and extra breadcrumbs made a stuffing like taste to this dish, which is probably one reason it was such a hit with the little ones. The wine cooks off and only a light flavor was left. I found this made about 6 servings.

Enjoy!