Zutaten für Southwest Chicken Bundles
- Chicken Breasts
- Monterey Jack Pepper Cheese
- Cream Cheese
- 6 slices bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons picante sauce
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Zubereitung von Southwest Chicken Bundles
- Place thawed chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Season each chicken breast generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional).
- Divide the cheese mixture into 6 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- Wrap one cheese ball with a seasoned chicken breast to form a bundle.
- Cut each slice of bacon in half. Arrange two bacon halves in a cross pattern on top of each chicken bundle.
- Bring the bacon ends up and over the bundle, securing with a toothpick.
- Repeat steps 5-7 with the remaining chicken and cheese.
- Arrange the chicken bundles in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
- Turn the oven to broil and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and browned.
- Remove the bundles from the oven and carefully remove the toothpicks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ranch dressing and 2 tablespoons picante sauce.
- Place the sauce mixture in the center of a serving platter. Arrange the chicken bundles around the dip.
- Garnish with sliced tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, and/or your favorite guacamole.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
46g
Carbs
0g
