Cheddar & Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Breasts
INGREDIENTS
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
- 1 jar (2 oz.) chopped pimiento, drained or 1/4 cup chopped, drained, bottled roasted red bell pepper
- 1-1/2 Tbsp. minced rinsed and drained canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce*
- 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro or green onion tops
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Using a sharp, thin knife, cut a parallel slit in the side of each chicken breast, forming a pocket, taking care not to cut through top or bottom of chicken. (Or, ask your meat retailer to do this for you at time of purchase.)
- 2
Mix cheese and chilies; set aside 1/2 cup mixture. Combine remaining cheese mixture, pimientos and cilantro; stuff into pockets of chicken. Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet. Combine chili powder, cumin and garlic salt; rub mixture over chicken. Coat chicken lightly with cooking spray or brush with canola oil.
- 3
Bake in a preheated 400°F oven 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle remaining cheese mixture over chicken. Continue baking 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese has melted.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 4
HELPFUL HINTS
- Tips *Store remaining chilies in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
Total Fat 16.6g
Saturated Fat 8.5g
Trans Fat 5.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 113mg
Sodium 587mg
Carbohydrates 4g
Protein 37g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Vitamin A 36%
Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 312%
Iron 2%
