Southwest Chicken Bundle Recipes

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BUNDLE

Steps:

• Remove protective ice glaze from breasts by holding under lukewarm running water for 1 minute Pat dry.
• Place each breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
• Working from center to edges, pound lightly with flat side of meat mallet to 1/4 inch thick.
• Remove wrap.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Wash hands.
• Combine cheeses.
• Divide into 6 equal portions and roll into balls.
• Fold one chicken breast around cheese ball to form a bundle.
• Lay 2 pieces of bacon in the form of an X.
• Place bundle in the center of the cross and bring ends up to meet on top and secure with toothpicks.
• (You are wrapping the chicken in the bacon) Repeat with remaining chicken and bacon.
• Place bundles in 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven about 30 minutes or until tender and no longer pink.
• Turn oven to broil.
• Broil bundles 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is browned.
• Remove bundles from oven and remove toothpicks.
• Mix ranch and salsa.
• Pour mixture in center of a serving plate and place chicken on the plate for serving.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/8 inch thickness.
• Top each chicken breast with 1 green chile and 1 cheese slice. Roll up and secure with a toothpick.
• Whisk together egg and 2 tablespoons water in a shallow bowl.
• Dip chicken rolls in egg mixture and dredge in the crushed chips.
• Place the rolls in a lightly greased oven pan.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Serve with salsa and garnish with a lime wedge.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PACKETS FROM REYNOLDS WRAP®

Steps:

• Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Mix thoroughly to combine. Add chicken tenders and fully coat. Transfer to refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.
• Preheat grill to 425 degrees F. Combine red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, jalapenos, and corn in a large bowl. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Center one-fourth of the pepper mixture evenly on a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil. Place two marinated chicken tenders on top of pepper mixture.
• Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
• Grill 15 to 20 minutes in covered grill, or until chicken is chicken is tender and juices run clear or meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Place thawed breast in plastic wrap and pound lightly to 1/4 inch thickness, until all are done. Season each with salt & pepper.
• In small bowl, combine cheeses. Divide into 6 equal portions and roll into balls. Fold one chicken breast portion around cheese ball to form bundle.
• Cut a slice of bacon in half and lay in the form of a cross. Place chicken bundle in center of cross and bring ends of bacon up to meet on top, like a package, and secure with toothpick. Repeat process with remaining chicken.
• Place bundles in 9x13-inch dish and cook uncovered at 350* for about 30 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil bundles 3-5 minutes until bacon is browned. Remove bundles from oven and remove toothpicks.
• Mix ranch dressing and picante sauce together. Pour mixture in small bowl and place in center of serving plate and place chicken around it. Garnish with tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, or my Tabasco Guacamole.