Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Sopaipillas
- 1/2 c. chopped parsley
- 1/3 c. chopped cilantro (fresh coriander) leaves
- 1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 c. Ricotta cheese
- 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
- 4 (8 oz. each) chicken breast halves
- 1/2 c. apple jelly
- 1/4 c. lime juice
- Sopaipillas
- Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
- In a small bowl, combine parsley, 1/4 cup cilantro, cheeses and garlic.
- With fingers, make a 1-inch pocket on rounded side of each chicken breast by carefully loosening skin.
- Spoon 2 rounded tablepoonfuls filling into each pocket.
- Place chicken, skin side up, in roasting pan.
- Roast 25 minutes or until tender and golden.
- (If desired, broil 2 minutes for crisp skin.)
- In a small saucepan, melt apple jelly; add lime juice and remaining cilantro.
- Brush over chicken.
- If desired, garnish with cilantro.
- Serve with Sopaipillas.
- Makes 4 servings.
parsley, cilantro, shredded monterey jack cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, clove garlic, chicken breast halves, apple jelly, lime juice, sopaipillas
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1004694 (may not work)