Southwestern Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe

Name: Southwestern Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese with chives and onions; ¾ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅓ cup drained pickled jalapeno pepper (from 12-oz jar); ½ cup canned whole kernel corn, drained; 6 taco shells, coarsely broken (from 4.6-oz box); ¾ teaspoon chili powder; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 12-¾ cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (4 oz); 1 ⅔ cups salsa; ⅔ cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese with chives and onions
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup drained pickled jalapeno pepper (from 12-oz jar)
½ cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
6 taco shells, coarsely broken (from 4.6-oz box)
¾ teaspoon chili powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
12-¾ cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons honey
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (4 oz)
1 ⅔ cups salsa
⅔ cup sour cream

1
Heat oven to 350F
2
In medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, garlic powder, jalapenos and corn; set aside.
3
Place broken taco shells in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag.
4
Crush taco shells with rolling pin until coarsely ground (Or, place broken taco shells in food processor bowl with metal blade; process until coarsely ground).
5
Pour crumbs into shallow dish; stir in chili powder.
6
Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast, smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
7
Spread butter over one side of each chicken breast.
8
Place about 1/3 cup cream cheese mixture on center of buttered side of each chicken breast; roll up chicken.
9
Pour buttermilk into shallow dish.
10
Dip chicken rolls in buttermilk, then coat with crumb mixture.
11
Insert toothpick to secure.
12
Place in ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
13
Drizzle with honey.
14
Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
15
Sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend; bake 4 to 5 minutes longer until cheese is melted.
16
Serve with salsa and sour cream.

2710

kcal

Calories

278

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese with chives and onions, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅓ cup drained pickled jalapeno pepper (from 12-oz jar), ½ cup canned whole kernel corn, drained, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups 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.

Southwestern Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups

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