Chicken Rellenos

Name: Chicken Rellenos
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts; 1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 3 Tbsp. diced green chilies; 3 Tbsp. sliced pimientos; 30 Ritz crackers, crushed; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1 egg; flour; 3 tsp. melted butter

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

6 chicken breasts
1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 Tbsp. diced green chilies
3 Tbsp. sliced pimientos
30 Ritz crackers, crushed
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 egg
flour
3 tsp. melted butter

Directions

1

Mix cracker crumbs, chili powder and cumin in shallow dish and set aside.
2

Pound each breast to 1/4-inch thick.
3

Top with 1/4 cup cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon pimientos.
4

Roll chicken from short edge and secure with toothpick.
5

Coat with flour, eggs, then crackers.
6

Place in dish or on cookie sheet and drizzle with butter.
7

Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
8

Serve with salsa.