Lars Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

PEPPER JACK STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut cheese into two 2-1/4 in x 3/4 in strips.
• Flatten chicken with a meat mallet.
• Place a strip of cheese down the center of chicken.
• Fold chicken over cheese and secure with toothpicks.
• Rub seasoning over the outside of chicken.
• In a large skillet brown chicken on both sides.(once the chicken has fried on one side you can remove the toothpick).
• Transfer chicken to a greased baking dish.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear.

PEPPER JACK STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut cheese into two 2-1/4x1x3/4-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.

POBLANO AND PEPPER JACK-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ANCHO CHILE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• For the poblano and pepper jack-stuffed chicken breasts: Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame until completely charred, transfer to a plastic bag and seal for 10 minutes. Peel the charred skin, remove all the seeds and cut each pepper in half.
• Meanwhile, put chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound with a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil, heat, then add the chicken and cook until the first side is golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the second side is golden-brown, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the ancho chile cream sauce: Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan and cook until reduced by 1/3. Add the Cajun spice and ancho chile powder and simmer for another minute or so. Keep warm.
• When the chicken is done, cut each piece into 2 equal halves. Lay one piece in the centers of 2 dinner plates and top each with 2 poblano halves, 1 piece of pepper jack, and another piece of chicken. Pour half of the Ancho Chile Cream Sauce over the tops and serve immediately.

BACON, PEPPER JACK STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten the chicken breasts.
• Sprinkle seasonings on both sides (it doesn't take much).
• Place cheese on chicken.
• Roll the chicken around the cheese.
• Secure with toothpicks.
• Wrap the bacon around the chicken (be sure to cover the ends as well, or your cheese will run out).
• Place on grill
• Grill for a total of 9-12 minutes, rotate 3-4 times to equally cook.

PEPPER JACK STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

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