Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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The spicy cheese and Mexican seasoning give plenty of zip to these tender chicken rolls. Round out the meal with rice pilaf and pineapple tidbits. Or microwave frozen broccoli and serve peppermint stick ice cream for dessert.

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Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
20 25 45

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces pepper Jack cheese
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions

  • Cut cheese into two 2-1/4-n. x 1-in. x 3/4-in. strips. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a strip of cheese down the center of each chicken breast half; fold chicken over cheese and secure with toothpicks. Rub Mexican seasoning over chicken.
  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 292 calories, 18 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 93 mg cholesterol, 325 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 30 g protein.

Originally published as Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken in Quick Cooking November/December 2003, p39

Medium-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer

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Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by Bigern1977

This recipe is a hit in my house & each time I have doubled the recipe! Easy to make & very tasty! It also makes for excellent leftovers!


Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by juicyfruit007

This was very tasty and my whole family enjoyed it! I will probably make this again.


Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2011 by mommaphat

made this for the first time and my husband gave it two thumbs up! this is a keeper, very good.


Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2010 by tlbdlb4evr

Very tasty. I cannot tolerate very spicy food; this is just right. Great recipe.

 
 
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