MEXICAN CHICKEN

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When we have company for dinner, I like to use recipes that can be assembled hours in advance so I have more time to visit. This chicken dish truly fills the bill!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 4 strips
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup picante sauce

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place about 2 tablespoons chilies and one strip of Monterey Jack cheese on long end of each chicken breast. Fold in sides and ends; secure with a toothpick., In a shallow bowl, combine the crumbs, Parmesan cheese, chili powder, salt and cumin. Dip chicken in 3 tablespoons butter, then roll in crumb mixture. Place chicken rolls seam side down in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Drizzle with remaining butter. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, bouillon and water until smooth; stir in picante sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove toothpicks from chicken and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

Zahida Farid
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Warda Sajjad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken came out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked quickly and evenly. The sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick to it.


Yousaf Ahmad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was delicious and I loved the combination of flavors. I served it with rice and beans and it was a complete meal.


Ruth Tsegaye
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This Mexican chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kevin Alvarado
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


Ahsan King
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Sohail Sarwar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and slightly spicy. I love serving it with rice and beans.


Mario Brown
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Yt Tana
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Jose Cahall
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken came out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked quickly and evenly. The sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick to it.


64-Bit
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy. We will definitely be making this again.


Ashleigh Macklin
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


Malik naeem malik naeem
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Philip Tushan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and slightly spicy. I love serving it with rice and beans.


waheed Murad
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


siimplychrls
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Atiqmeo Atiqmeo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken came out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked quickly and evenly. The sauce was flavorful and had a nice kick to it.


Opoku Ariella White
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was delicious and I loved the combination of flavors. I served it with rice and beans and it was a complete meal.


Shahrukh Tanoli
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This Mexican chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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