Taco Chicken Rolls
"I always keep the ingredients for this tender flavorful chicken on hand," writes Kara De la vega of Suisun City, California. "The cheese-stuffed rolls are nice with a green salad or plate of fresh vegetables and Spanish rice."6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely crushed cheese flavored crackers
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into six 2-inch x 1/2-inch sticks
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
Directions
- In a shallow dish, combine the cracker crumbs and taco seasoning; set
- aside. Flatten chicken between two sheets of waxed paper to 1/4-in.
- thickness. Place a cheese stick and about 1 tablespoon of chilies on
- each piece of chicken. Tuck ends of chicken in and roll up; secure
- with a toothpick.
- Coat chicken with crumb mixture. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in.
- baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until
- chicken is no longer pink. Remove toothpicks. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 283 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 95 mg cholesterol, 870 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 34 g protein.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.