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Southwest Stuffed Chicken

Name: Southwest Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 2-inch x 1/2-inch sticks; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies, drained; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter, melted

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

"Our daughter served this tender chicken rolls to us a long time ago, and we've enjoyed them often since then," comments Alcy Thorne of Los Molinos, California. A zippy cheese filling gives them special flavor while a golden coating enhances their appearance.

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Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 2-inch x 1/2-inch sticks
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

Flatten chicken to /18-in. thickness. Place a cheese stick down the middle of each; top with chilies. Roll up and tuck in ends. Secure with a toothpick.
In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, chili powder, salt and cumin. Place flour in another shallow bowl. Place butter in a third shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour, then dip in butter and roll in crumb mixture.
Place roll-ups, seam side down, in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 482 calories, 29g fat (16g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 794mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.

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