Mexican Chicken Kiev

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This is a wonderful slightly spicy version of the classic Chicken Kiev. The kick of green chilies will make your family want more! You have to use sliced green chilies, not chopped.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 2 green chile peppers, cut into 8 strips

  • 1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 8 slices

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 1 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs

  • 1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place 1 chicken breast between two sheets of wax paper. Working from the center to the edges, pound with a meat mallet until flat and rectangular shaped. Repeat with remaining breasts.

  2. Wrap the green chili strips around the cheese, then wrap the flattened chicken breasts around the chili and cheese. Secure with toothpicks or uncooked spaghetti noodles.

  3. Combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, cumin and pepper.

  4. Roll the secured chicken pieces in the melted butter and then in the bread crumb mixture. Place chicken breasts in a 13x9 inch baking dish; don't let them crowd. Drizzle the remaining butter over all eight of the breasts. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or freeze to bake later (baking time will be increased by about 5 to 10 minutes)

  5. Bake in a preheated 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

400 Calories
23g Fat
11g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 400
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 13g 66%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 684mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 29mg 144%
Calcium 260mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 370mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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