Chicken Relleno - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    12 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    6 canned whole green chilies, halved and seeded (can use a hotter chili if desired)
    12 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, sliced into thin strips
    1 cup dry breadcrumbs
    1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
    2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/3 cup skim milk
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.
    Flatten chicken breasts between wax paper to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
    Place 1/2 green chili and 1 ounce cheese in the center of each chicken breast.
    Roll chicken lengthwise and secure with wooden skewers or toothpicks.
    Combine breadcrumbs and next 4 ingredients.
    Dip rolls in milk, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture to evenly coat.
    Place chicken in a baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
    Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until tender.

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