Chicken Rellenos - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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6 chicken breasts
1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 Tbsp. diced green chilies
3 Tbsp. sliced pimientos
30 Ritz crackers, crushed
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 egg
flour
3 tsp. melted butter
Preparation
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Mix cracker crumbs, chili powder and cumin in shallow dish and set aside.
Pound each breast to 1/4-inch thick.
Top with 1/4 cup cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon pimientos.
Roll chicken from short edge and secure with toothpick.
Coat with flour, eggs, then crackers.
Place in dish or on cookie sheet and drizzle with butter.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Serve with salsa.
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