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Southwestern Stuffed Chicken

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 whole (3-1/2 lbs.) broiler-fryer chicken
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento® Bistro® Blends Shredded Taco Cheese
  • 1 pkg. (1.25 oz.) taco seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1-1/2 cups cooked long grain white and wild rice or long grain rice
  • 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1 cup hot salsa
  • 1/2 cup apple jelly
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
 

DIRECTIONS

  • 1

    Loosen skin of chicken from breast and thighs with fingertips taking care not to puncture skin. Stuff 1 cup cheese under skin, spreading evenly. Combine taco seasoning mix and oil in a small bowl. Brush oil evenly over surface of chicken. Place chicken on rack in shallow baking pan.

  • 2

    Combine rice, bread crumbs, sour cream, chilies and remaining 1/2 cup cheese in small bowl. Spoon stuffing into cavity of chicken. Loosely cover chicken with foil. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 1 hour.

  • 3

    Combine salsa and jelly in small saucepan; stir over medium heat until jelly melts. Brush one-third of jelly glaze over chicken; continue to bake uncovered 30 minutes, brushing twice with remaining glaze during cooking time. Remove stuffing from chicken and serve with sliced chicken. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Southwestern Stuffed Chicken

SUMMARY

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 6

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See Nutrition Facts

Serves: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2105

Total Fat 195.5g

Saturated Fat 60.7g

Trans Fat 85.8g

Polyunsaturated Fat 39.4g

Cholesterol 185g

Sodium 1066g

Carbohydrates 66g

Protein 20g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Vitamin A 385g

Vitamin C 5g

Calcium 235g

Iron 4g