**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Mexico, where flavors dance and spices ignite the senses. Discover the secrets behind Stuffed Mexican Chicken Medallions, a dish that embodies the vibrant spirit of Mexican cuisine. These tender chicken medallions are generously stuffed with a flavorful blend of Mexican rice, black beans, and a medley of aromatic spices, then skillfully wrapped in bacon and grilled to perfection. Accompany this delightful main course with three tantalizing salsas: a classic Pico de Gallo, a creamy Avocado Salsa, and a zesty Tomatillo Salsa. Prepare to embark on a taste adventure that will transport you to the heart of Mexico with every bite.**
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MEXICAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Facing another weeknight packed with activities, rush hour headaches and must-do chores? Get dinner on the table fast with these easy Mexican stuffed chicken breasts. You'll not only make supper easier on yourself, you'll be serving a satisfying, flavorful meal that lets you get everything else on the checklist done. These cheesy stuffed chicken breasts go from prep to table in under an hour, and will leave plates so clean that all you'll have to do is pop them in the dishwasher!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line large, rimmed sheet pan with foil. Place wire rack on top of foil. Spray with cooking spray.
- In medium bowl, mix pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, chiles and 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix. In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 1/3 cup cheese mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
- In small bowl, mix remaining taco seasoning mix and the olive oil. Place chicken on rack; brush with oil mixture.
- Roast uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until stuffing reaches internal temperature of 160°F. Top chicken breasts with mozzarella cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top each breast with green onions and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by cosmos2015
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta shells in well salted, boiling water until al dente. If you cook them too long, they will be difficult to stuff, plus they will have additional cooking time, once they are stuffed. Drain the pasta and set aside while you make the filling. Cook, drain and dice enough chicken breast to make 4 cups. I always have homemade chicken stock and pre-cooked diced chicken bagged in my freezer. You could use canned chicken broth if you prefer. To make the filling, mix diced chicken, drained black beans, green onions, diced peppers, and cumin in a large mixing bowl. Thoroughly incorporate all the ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, chicken stock and undrained tomatoes with chiles. When thoroughly combined, pour it over the chicken mixture and mix well. (If you have trouble incorporating the cream cheese and tomatoes, you can heat it slightly in the microwave.) Spread 3/4 cup picante sauce in the bottom of a large baking dish. (I used one 13x18x2-inch dish, but two 9×13-inch dishes should also work.) Reserve the final 1/4 cup for later. Using a spoon, or your fingers, fill each of your cooked and cooled pasta shells, setting them into the picante covered pan. Continue until all shells are filled and arranged in the pan. When the pan is full, drizzle the shells with the remaining 1/4 cup of picante and then sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the baking pan tightly with foil and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
EASY CHEESY MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS
This is cheesy meaty goodness stuffed inside jumbo shells. This whole dish is bursting with Mexican flavors. The stuffing is creamy, cheesy, and seasoned perfectly. It was just the right about of cheese. The taco sauce and salsa are perfect for baking the shells with. It added so much flavor. This is a fairly quick dish to throw...
Provided by Jennifer J
Categories Beef
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
- 2. In a pan brown the ground beef and jalapenos (optional); Drain once done. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions.
- 3. Add cream cheese. Cover and simmer until cheese is melted.
- 4. Add 2 cups of Kraft four cheese Mexican. Add olives (optional) Stir together and mix well. Set aside and cool completely.
- 5. While ground beef is cooking, cook the pasta shells according to package directions; drain.
- 6. Set shells out individually on cutting board or baking sheet so that they don't stick together.
- 7. Pour salsa on bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
- 8. Stuff each shell with 1-2 tablespoons of the meat mixture. Place shells in 9×13 pan open side up.
- 9. Evenly cover shells with taco sauce.
- 10. Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 11. After 30 minutes, add remaining shredded cheese and bake for 10-15 more minutes with the foil removed.
- 12. Top with green onions or olives if desired. Serve with sour cream and/or more salsa.
STUFFED MEXICAN CHICKEN MEDALLIONS
Enjoy a south-of-the-border entree that's not your every day burrito! These pan-seared chicken medallions are stuffed with spinach, tomatoes, chiles and cheese, then baked and served over a creamy chipotle dipping sauce, "Recipe #318319". Prep time includes 1 hour chill time for the chicken. From St. Louis chef Coby Arzola.
Provided by ninja
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place poblano peppers, skin-side up, on foil-lined baking sheet; broil until skin is black and blistered. Fold foil around peppers and let steam at room temperature until skin has softened, about 5 minutes. Discard blackened skin.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place single layer of spinach (about 12 leaves) in center of each breast. Top with 1/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes and 1 roasted pepper quarter.
- Roll up chicken to enclose filling. Wrap each chicken roll tightly in plastic wrap, twisting ends to secure. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Remove plastic wrap from chicken and secure rolls with toothpicks. Place flour on sheet of waxed paper. Dip chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken in skillet seam-side down and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
- Place chicken on foil-lined jellyroll pan and bake in a 400 degree oven about 15 minutes, or until temperature reaches 165 degrees. Cover and let stand 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, then slice into medallions. Serve over Creamy Chipotle Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.1, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 93.6, Sodium 262.5, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 36.3
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN MEDALLIONS
Steps:
- For the chicken:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 tablespoons jerk spice with flour. In separate bowl, beat egg and coconut milk, lime juice and 1 tablespoon jerk spice mix. Cut each chicken breast half into thirds; place on flat surface on a piece of plastic wrap. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 tablespoon jerk spice mix over both sides of chicken. Cover chicken with another sheet of plastic wrap and pound to a 3/8-inch thickness. In large skillet over medium heat, place canola oil. Dredge chicken in flour, then in egg mix and again in flour, working with 3 or 4 pieces at a time. Add chicken to pan and cook about 3 minutes per side; transfer to baking sheet lined with foil. Place chicken in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until fully cooked. Remove chicken to a platter and set aside.
- For baked plantains:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel 4 ripe plantains and cut in 1/2 lengthwise. Place in large foil lined baking dish; pour over 1 cup evaporated milk and sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and dot with 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. Cover with foil and place in preheated oven. Bake about 30 minutes; remove and keep tented.
- For the mango cilantro cream sauce:
- Place the skillet used to cook chicken and remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Saute 5 minutes, then add the mashed and chopped garlic and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in juice and zest of 1 lime. Place 1/2 of the peeled and pitted mango in the food processor (save other 1/2 for garnish). Add 1 cup sour cream and 3/4 cup chopped cilantro, pulse to blend.
- For plating:
- On large platter, arrange 4 groups of 2 plantains parallel around edges. Place 3 chicken pieces in center of each plantain group with bowl of Mango Cilantro Cream Sauce in center. Place scallions, white side down, in sauce. Divide plantain groups with mango wedges; garnish with cilantro and chopped green scallion tops.
MEXICAN CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS
A great twist on the typical stuffed peppers.
Provided by Brenda Kral
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Rub the red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, and orange bell peppers with barbeque rub; arrange in the baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, onion, green chile pepper, jalapeno pepper, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper until chicken and onion are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add beer to chicken mixture; reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer until beer is reduced by half and chicken is cooked through, about 45 minutes.
- Fill bell peppers with chicken mixture. Pour stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chickpeas into the baking dish, around the bell peppers. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and add rice and Mexican cheese blend on top of the tomato mixture around the bell peppers; continue cooking until cheese is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1044.3 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE
A simple, creamy and smoky sauce to accompany Stuffed Mexican Chicken Medallions, "Recipe #318316". Tip: Store chipotle pepper-adobo sauce puree in freezer-ready, sealable plastic bags, pressing the puree flat in the bags before freezing. Break off pieces to use whenever you need to add some smoky heat. Use 1-2 teaspoons of the puree in this recipe. From St. Louis chef Coby Arzola.
Provided by ninja
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups sauce, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and garlic.
- Whisking constantly, gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue to cook, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in chipotle puree and salt to taste. Serve with Stuffed Mexican Chicken Medallions.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process go more smoothly.
- Season Generously: Mexican food is known for its bold flavors, so don't be afraid to season your chicken and filling generously. Use a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder, to create a flavorful dish.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your stuffed chicken medallions the best flavor. If possible, use fresh chicken, vegetables, and herbs. If you can't find fresh ingredients, frozen vegetables are a good substitute.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken can easily become dry and tough if it is overcooked. Cook the chicken medallions until they are just cooked through, but not dry. This will help them stay juicy and tender.
- Make Ahead: You can make the filling for the chicken medallions ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will save you time on the day you want to make the dish.
Conclusion:
Stuffed Mexican chicken medallions are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a flavorful filling and a crispy outer coating, these chicken medallions are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy Mexican meal, give this recipe a try!
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