CILANTRO CHICKEN WITH CHEESE

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Stuff chicken breasts with cilantro, garlic and jalapeños with help from My Food and Family. These cheesy cilantro chicken breasts are a great weeknight entrée.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
20 round buttery crackers, crushed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh jalapeño pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/3 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Cheddar Pepper Jack Cheese
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

Make 3-inch-long cut in one long side of each chicken breast to form pocket, being careful to not cut all the way though to opposite side of chicken. Place chicken in shallow dish; drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
Heat oven to 375°F. Mix cracker crumbs, garlic, jalapeno, 1/4 cup cilantro and remaining dressing until blended. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Spoon about 3 Tbsp. crumb mixture into pocket in each chicken breast; place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake 25 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Meanwhile, combine cheese and remaining cilantro. About 5 min. before chicken is done, heat salsa in saucepan on medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Serve chicken topped with salsa and cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 29 g