Mexican Chicken Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese; 6 medium sized skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 3/4 lb.); 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 large egg; 1/4 c. milk; 3/4 c. cornmeal; 3 Tbsp. salad oil; 1 (12 oz.) jar thick and chunky hot salsa; 1 (8 oz.) jar hot or mild taco sauce

Servings: persons

1 (8 oz.) pkg. jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese
6 medium sized skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 3/4 lb.)
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 large egg
1/4 c. milk
3/4 c. cornmeal
3 Tbsp. salad oil
1 (12 oz.) jar thick and chunky hot salsa
1 (8 oz.) jar hot or mild taco sauce

1
About 40 minutes before serving cut half of cheese into 6 slices; shred remaining cheese.
2
Make a 2 1/2-inch horizontal cut in meatier part of each chicken breast half to make a deep pocket. Place 1 slice of cheese in each.
3
On waxed paper, combine flour and salt.
4
In bowl, mix egg and milk; on another sheet of waxed paper place cornmeal.
5
Dip each chicken breast into flour, egg mixture and then in cornmeal.
6
In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot oil, brown chicken on both sides about 5 minutes; remove to plate.
7
To same skillet, add salsa, taco sauce and 1/3 cup water over high heat, heat to boiling.
8
Arrange chicken in sauce, reduce heat to low, simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
9
Sprinkle with shredded cheese and cook until cheese melts.
10
Has 480 calories per serving, 22 grams fat, 147 mg. cholesterol and 1405 mg. sodium.

536

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Carbs

Protein

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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: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese, 6 medium sized skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 3/4 lb.), 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken 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.

Mexican Chicken

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