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Tex-Mex Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken

Boneless chicken breast stuffed with a jalapeño cheese mixture, wrapped in bacon and baked to perfection.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southwest
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 367kcal
Author Amee

Ingredients

  • 3 large jalapeños seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 24 oz thinly sliced chicken cutlets 6 cutlets around 4 ounces each
  • 6 oz cream cheese
  • 6 tablespoon whole milk ricotta cheese
  • Adobo seasoning blend to taste
  • Paprika to taste
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Saute jalapeños in olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Lay out chicken cutlets and spread 2 tablespoon cream cheese and 1 tablespoon ricotta on each piece
  • Top with a few slices of jalapeño and sprinkle, to taste, with adobo seasoning and paprika
  • Roll up each breast and wrap each with 1 slice of bacon, sealing on one side.
  • Season with salt and pepper and place the roll-ups into a lightly greased 9x9 square baking dish.
  • Bake 1 hour until the bacon turns lightly golden brown.
  • If desired brownness hasn't been achieved, you can turn the heat to broil and cook, watching closely, until the top is nice and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 566IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg