Mexican Chicken Kiev

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The type of salsa you use in this recipe will make all the difference if you like things mild or spicy. I love to use the green tomatillo salsa, along with some of the red to make this cheesy chicken dish look even more colorful. Garhish with lots of cilantro.

by Geema·published 2003-04-03

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Chicken

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

prep 25 min

Calories / serving

322 kcal

Ingredients (6)

serves

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halveschicken
4 ounces monterey jack cheese or 4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, sliced thin
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1 teaspoon chili powderchili-powder
1/2 cup of your favorite salsasalsa

Instructions (9 steps)

01Preheat oven to 375.
02Pound chicken breasts with a food mallet to make a thin cutlet.
03Top each breast with equal amounts of cheese, and chilies.
04Roll up and secure with toothpicks if needed.
05In a pie plate, combine the bread crumbs, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste.
06Roll the chicken in the crumbs, coating completely.

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