With great protein content and fresh veggies it will prove to be a well balanced meal or light snack.
Ingredients
1 C. finely crushed cheese flavored crackers
1 envelope taco seasoning
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 oz. monterey jack cheese, cut into six 2"x1/2"sticks
1 can (4oz) chopped green chilies
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1 (937g)
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 1044
Calories from Fat 129 (12%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 14.4g 22%
Saturated Fat 4.9g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Trans Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 535mg 178%
Sodium 646mg 26%
Potassium 2388mg 68%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 212.5g 425%
In a shallow dish, combine the cracker crumbs and taco seasoning; set aside. Flatten chicken between two sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch, thickness. Place a cheese stick and about 1 Tbs. of chilies on each piece of chicken. Tuck ends of chicken in and roll up; secure with a toothpick. Coat chicken with crumb mixture. Place in a greased 13x9x2" baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 35-40 min or until chicken juices run clear. Remove toothpicks.