Southwest Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Southwest Stuffed Chicken Recipe

  • 6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 2-inch x 1/2-inch sticks
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans 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 or margarine, melted
  1. 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, Parmesan cheese, chili powder, salt and cumin. Coat chicken with flour, then dip in butter and roll in crumb mixture.
  2. Place roll-ups, seam side down, in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Discard toothpicks.