Grilled Chorizo and Monterey Jack Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Grilled Chorizo and Monterey Jack Stuffed Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Oil; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1/2 pounds Chorizo, Diced; 1/4 Onion, Diced; 1 Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Minced; 3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 4- 1/2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese; 1/2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Oil
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1/2 pounds Chorizo, Diced
1/4 Onion, Diced
1 Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Minced
3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
4- 1/2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese
1/2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne

1
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the garlic, chorizo, onion and jalapeno and cook until tender, about 6-8 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
4
Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting them lengthwise across the width of the chicken breast.
5
Do not cut all the way through, but stop about 1/2 inch before the end.
6
Open the butterflied chicken breast and pound it lightly to flatten it evenly.
7
Spread 1 1/2 tablespoon of cream cheese in the middle of the butterflied chicken breast.
8
Scoop some chorizo mixture and grated Monterey jack onto the cream cheese.
9
Roll up the chicken breast, squeezing the ends together.
10
Keep all the stuffing inside the chicken.
11
Using string, tie up the chicken breast.
12
Do not make it too tight or else the stuffing will squeeze out the ends.
13
Mix the salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne together.
14
Sprinkle it over the chicken breast.
15
Grill the chicken breast on medium high heat, turning it every 10 minutes or so.
16
Youll want to grill it for about 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
17
Let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Oil, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 1/2 pounds Chorizo, Diced, 1/4 Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chorizo and Monterey Jack Stuffed Chicken Breast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Chorizo and Monterey Jack Stuffed Chicken Breast

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