Cheddar & Orchard Apple-Stuffed Chicken Breasts - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/4 cups sargento limited edition shredded wisconsin extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
    1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. mango chutney, large pieces of mango chopped, divided
    1/2 cup finely diced apple
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    4 (5 -6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
    1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
    paprika (optional) or smoked paprika (optional)
Preparation
    1. Combine 2 tablespoons of the chutney, apple and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; mix well. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese.
    2. Cut a pocket in side of each chicken breast, taking care not to cut through top or bottom of chicken.* Stuff cheese mixture into chicken, pressing edges together to enclose stuffing. Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush remaining 1/4 cup chutney over tops of chicken breasts. Combine breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup cheese; sprinkle over chicken. Sprinkle paprika lightly over chicken if desired.
    3. Bake in a preheated 375\u00b0F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

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