CHEDDAR-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Salsa and cilantro give these melt-in-your-mouth roll-ups a southwestern flair.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 ounces Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cut cheese into 4 slices, about 3x1x1/4 inches. Place 1 slice cheese on center of each chicken breast half. Roll chicken around cheese, folding in sides. Brush butter over chicken rolls. Place chicken, seam sides down, in pan.
  • Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve with salsa. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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