Mexican Monterey Chicken

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serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into slices
1 can (4 ounce size) diced green chilies, drained
2 cups crushed Cheddar cheese crackers
1 package taco seasoning mix

directions

Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Pound with meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten. Place 1 slice of Monterey Jack cheese and 1 Tb. of chilies on each chicken breast. Wrap chicken breasts around filling and secure with wooden toothpicks.

In a shallow dish, combine crackers and taco seasoning mix; blend well. Add chicken bundles, then press crumbs onto chicken to coat.

Place bundles in a greased 9- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is tender.