Mexican Chicken Kiev

Name: Mexican Chicken Kiev
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 120 min
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; 0.5 cup butter, melted; 1 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs; 1.5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

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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.

Recipe by Erin Clifton

Updated on July 14, 2022

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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

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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

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