Mexican Chicken Kiev

Contributed bySharon Hammond
Breaded chicken rolls on a white plate, cut open to show melted cheese and green filling.

Ingredients

  • 8 skinned and boned chicken breast halves (large! )
  • 1 4.5 oz. can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 8 strips
  • 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 T. butter or margarine, melted
  • Salsa (optional)
Yield: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Place chiles and cheese evenly on top of chicken breasts. Roll up chicken, starting with short end; secure with wooden picks. Combine breadcrumbs and next 5 ingredients. Dip chicken rolls in melted butter; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place in a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Cover and chill 8 hours. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is done; discard wooden picks. Serve with salsa, if desired. 

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