Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken

Name: Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 2 ounces pepper Jack cheese; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1 teaspoon taco seasoning; 1 tablespoon canola oil

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.

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 2-1/4x1x3/4-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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 292 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.

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

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gunslinger

Dec 4, 2014

Delicious and easy enough to make anytime, pretty and economical enough to make for guest!
FannersWifey

Jul 11, 2013

SO YUMMY, and really easy. I doubled the recipe, and hubby said he could eat 6 more breasts! Not often is he so enthusiastic about dinner. I think I'll tie the chicken next time--the toothpicks were tough to remove.
Kathyvnj

Aug 7, 2012

This is the most delicious recipe! I search out a recipe for pepper jack chicken after having it at a restaurant but this recipe beat what I ate in restaurant. Can't wait to make for friends but mostly for me!
Bigern1977

Jan 15, 2012

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!
juicyfruit007

Oct 10, 2011

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

Aug 19, 2011

made this for the first time and my husband gave it two thumbs up! this is a keeper, very good.
tlbdlb4evr

Sep 2, 2010

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