Monterey Jack Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the savory flavor of chicken with the creamy goodness of Monterey Jack cheese. It can be prepared as a one-pan meal, making it convenient for busy weeknights. The chicken breasts are stuffed with a mixture of Monterey Jack cheese, vegetables, and herbs, then baked until cooked through. The result is a juicy, flavorful chicken dish that is sure to please the whole family.
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CHICKEN MONTEREY
This is a delicious entree - easy to make and elegant enough for a dinner party!!!
Provided by DOREENB
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Breaded
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, mushrooms and garlic. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, chicken stock, celery salt, white pepper and white wine. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and well blended, about 10 minutes. Mix 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese into the thickened sauce mixture, and stir until melted.
- In a shallow medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken breast halves in the flour mixture to coat. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned on all sides. Arrange breast halves in the prepared baking dish, and cover with the sauce.
- Top chicken breast halves with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 484.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
MONTEREY JACK STUFFED CHICKEN (OAMC)
Juicy chicken breasts are filled with yummy Monterey Jack cheese and coated in a zesty panko crumb mixture. This recipe makes six chicken breasts, but can easily be doubled if you want to prepare more for OAMC cooking. From the book Don't Panic, Dinner's in the Freezer.
Provided by Rottmom
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut Monterey Jack cheese into 6 equal pieces measuring about 1/4 x 4 inches.
- Cut a horizontal slit into side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through the meat.
- Place one pice of cheese inside each chicken breast, secure with 2 or 3 wooden toothpicks.
- In a shallow pan, mix together eggs, salsa and salt.
- In separate pan, combine panko breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, and oregano.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture to coat, then into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated breasts in a shallow baking dish and freeze for 1 hour, then carefully wrap eac chicken breast in plastic wrap and place into freezer bag. Freeze until ready to use.
- Serving Day:.
- Unwrap chicken breasts.
- Place 1/4 c butter in a 9 x 13" baking dish and put into oven while it's preheating to 375 degrees.
- When butter is melted, remove pan from oven and plce chicken in dish, turning to coat with butter.
- Bake uncovered about 35-40 minutes, or just unitl done.
- Serve immediately with garnishes of avocado, tomatoes, sour cream or whatever you like!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.2, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 296.2, Sodium 880.9, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 51.3
CHICKEN PACKETS (OAMC)
Another Once a month meal that's sure to please. My little girl likes these because they pick up easily in her hands! *I revised this recipe based on several folks pointing out that I had made a mistake on the amount of cream cheese. Thank you so much for the input!
Provided by TishT
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 8 packets, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix chicken, cream cheese, chives, milk, and salt in a medium bowl (mixing with hands works best) to make filling, and store in a 1 qt freezer bag.
- Put crouton crumbs in another 1 qt bag, attach it to bag of chicken filling, and freeze.
- Refrigerate crescent rolls.
- To prepare for serving, thaw chicken mixture.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Unroll crescent rolls.
- Each tube will contain 4 rectangles of dough with a diagonal perforation.
- Press dough along each perforation so the rectangle halves will not separate.
- Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of each rectangle.
- Fold dough over the filling, and pinch the edges to seal tightly.
- Dip each packet in melted margarine, and coat with crouton crumbs.
- Place packets on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Packets are good either hot or cold.
Tips:
- Choose a Monterey Jack cheese that is well-aged for a sharper flavor.
- If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts.
- To prevent the cheese from leaking out, seal the edges of the chicken breasts with a toothpick.
- Bake the chicken at a high temperature for a short amount of time to ensure that the chicken is cooked through but still juicy.
- Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Monterey Jack stuffed chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the cheese provides a gooey, melted center. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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