Meltdown Chicken Bundles Recipe

Name: Meltdown Chicken Bundles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup fine dry breadcrumb; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 4 ounces monterey jack cheese; 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 4 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips; ⅓ cup butter, melted; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

¾ cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 ounces monterey jack cheese
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
⅓ cup butter, melted
salt, to taste

1
In a shallow bowl, mix crumbs, Parmesan cheese, chili powder, cumin, and pepper; set aside.
2
Cut jack cheese into 8 equal strips; then set aside.
3
Rinse chicken and pat dry.
4
Place each breast half between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound with a flat-surfaced mallet until about 1/4-inch thick.
5
Lay each chicken piece flat; place one strip of cheese and an eighth of the chiles crosswise at one end.
6
Fold in sides so they overlap; then roll up chicken to enclose filling.
7
Coat each chicken bundle with melted butter, then with crumb mixture.
8
Arrange bundles, seam side down and slightly apart, in a shallow baking pan.
9
Drizzle with any remaining butter.
10
At this point you may cover the dish and refrigerate until the next day.
11
Bake, uncovered, in a 425 oven until meat in center of bundles is no longer pink; cut gently to test - about 15 minutes.
12
Season to taste with salt.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup fine dry breadcrumb, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Meltdown Chicken Bundles 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.

Meltdown Chicken Bundles

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