Southwest Chicken Kiev
This updated version of Chicken Kiev, created by Lesley Tragesser, uses taco seasoning and green chilies to give it a tasty Southwestern feel. The Charleston, Missouri reader utilizes the microwave, which keeps the stove clean, and don't worry, the cracker coating still stays crispy.6 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup miniature cheese crackers, crushed
- 1-1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
- 3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
Directions
- In a shallow bowl, combine cracker crumbs and taco seasoning; set
- aside. In another bowl, combine 3 tablespoons butter, cheese,
- chilies, onion and salt. Shape mixture into six balls.
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a butter ball in the
- center of each. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. In a shallow
- microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter. Dip chicken in butter,
- then coat evenly with cracker mixture.
- Place seam side down in a greased shallow round 3-qt. microwave-safe
- dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until
- chicken juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 170°.
- Discard toothpicks. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half equals 325 calories, 17 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 124 mg cholesterol, 530 mg sodium,