Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken Recipe (Susie Cartwright)

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces pepper Jack cheese
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Preparation

Step 1

Cut cheese into two 2-1/4-n. x 1-in. x 3/4-in. strips. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a strip of cheese down the center of each chicken breast half; fold chicken over cheese and secure with toothpicks. Rub Mexican seasoning over chicken.
In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks. Yield: 2 servings.