Southwest Chicken Bundle Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/8 inch thickness.
• Top each chicken breast with 1 green chile and 1 cheese slice. Roll up and secure with a toothpick.
• Whisk together egg and 2 tablespoons water in a shallow bowl.
• Dip chicken rolls in egg mixture and dredge in the crushed chips.
• Place the rolls in a lightly greased oven pan.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Serve with salsa and garnish with a lime wedge.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.

CRESCENT CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, chives, milk, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in chicken., Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into eight rectangles; press perforations together. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring edges up to the center and pinch to seal. Brush with remaining butter. Sprinkle with crushed stuffing, lightly pressing down., Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Freeze option: Freeze unbaked bundles on baking sheets until firm; transfer to a freezer container. May be frozen up to 2 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through.

FIESTA CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the tortillas, cheese and 1/2 cup salsa verde. Spoon tortilla mixture down the center of each chicken breast; roll up and secure with toothpicks., Combine cornmeal and garlic salt in a shallow bowl; coat chicken with cornmeal mixture., In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Add the water, marmalade, chili powder and remaining salsa to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until a thermometer reads 170°, 15-20 minutes. Discard toothpicks., Top chicken with sour cream and cilantro. Serve with beans.

BARBECUE CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Prepare grill: place coals to one side.
• Heat until coals are ash white.
• Prepare aluminum foil drip pan, place opposite coals.
• Make slit in each chicken breast half to form a pocket.
• Place 1 chunk of cheese in each pocket.
• Roll each chicken piece into a bundle, and wrap bacon criss cross (2 slices) around chicken.
• Secure bacon with wooden picks.
• Place bundles on grill over drip pan.
• Grill, turning every 15 minutes, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is fork tender.
• Baste with barbecue sauce during the last 10 minutes of grilling.
• If crisp bacon is desired, place bacon over direct heat, turning 2-3 times during the last 10 minutes.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BUNDLE

Steps:

• Remove protective ice glaze from breasts by holding under lukewarm running water for 1 minute Pat dry.
• Place each breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
• Working from center to edges, pound lightly with flat side of meat mallet to 1/4 inch thick.
• Remove wrap.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Wash hands.
• Combine cheeses.
• Divide into 6 equal portions and roll into balls.
• Fold one chicken breast around cheese ball to form a bundle.
• Lay 2 pieces of bacon in the form of an X.
• Place bundle in the center of the cross and bring ends up to meet on top and secure with toothpicks.
• (You are wrapping the chicken in the bacon) Repeat with remaining chicken and bacon.
• Place bundles in 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven about 30 minutes or until tender and no longer pink.
• Turn oven to broil.
• Broil bundles 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is browned.
• Remove bundles from oven and remove toothpicks.
• Mix ranch and salsa.
• Pour mixture in center of a serving plate and place chicken on the plate for serving.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Place thawed breast in plastic wrap and pound lightly to 1/4 inch thickness, until all are done. Season each with salt & pepper.
• In small bowl, combine cheeses. Divide into 6 equal portions and roll into balls. Fold one chicken breast portion around cheese ball to form bundle.
• Cut a slice of bacon in half and lay in the form of a cross. Place chicken bundle in center of cross and bring ends of bacon up to meet on top, like a package, and secure with toothpick. Repeat process with remaining chicken.
• Place bundles in 9x13-inch dish and cook uncovered at 350* for about 30 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil bundles 3-5 minutes until bacon is browned. Remove bundles from oven and remove toothpicks.
• Mix ranch dressing and picante sauce together. Pour mixture in small bowl and place in center of serving plate and place chicken around it. Garnish with tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, or my Tabasco Guacamole.