Southwestern Chicken Roulade

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

I have been making this for the past 5 years for company, parties, and just for my husband and I. It never fails to amaze everyone's taste buds! The chorizo is sweet yet mildly spicy, and the cheese complements the mixture of chicken and Mexican sausage. Sometimes, I use a creamy tasting Mexican cheese instead of Monterey Jack. I serve this with rice and warmed flour tortillas. Add a black bean and corn salad and you have a fabulous meal!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Southwestern Chicken Roulade

Ingredients

4 (6 ounce) skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

12 ounces chorizo sausage

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 ½ cups masa harina

1 (6 ounce) can canola cooking spray

cooking spray

1 cup salsa

at room temperature

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil an 8x8 inch pan.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat brown the chorizo. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.

Step 3

In a medium bowl stir together chorizo and cheese. Divide mixture into four equal measures and place a portion in the center of each chicken breast. Fold in the sides of the chicken breasts and roll up.

Step 4

Roll stuffed breasts in masa harina and place seam-side down into the oiled pan. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.

Step 5

Bake in a preheated oven until browned about 35 minutes. Remove from oven cool slightly and top each chicken roll with 1/4 cup salsa.

Nutritional Information

Southwestern Chicken Roulade

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 959.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 74.7g 150%

Carbohydrates: 38.6g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 21%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 55.5g 85%

Saturated Fat: 24.4g 122%

Cholesterol: 222.2mg 74%

Vitamin A Iu: 648.8IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 38.3mg 295%

Vitamin B6: 1.5mg 91%

Vitamin C: 1.2mg 2%

Folate: 118.6mcg 30%

Calcium: 523.2mg 52%

Iron: 6.3mg 35%

Magnesium: 120.4mg 43%

Potassium: 996.2mg 28%

Sodium: 2471.1mg 99%

Thiamin: 1.3mg 126%

Calories From Fat: 499.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.