Meat
and Poultry:
Chorizo
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
from
California
Sizzles
Easy
and Distinctive Recipes for a Vibrant Lifestyle
INGREDIENTS:
1
pound chorizo sausage, coarsely ground
4
ounces pine nuts, toasted
1
bunch green onions, chopped
8
chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
Salt and pepper to taste
1
Tablespoon margarine
2
Tablespoons flour
1/2
cup skim milk
1/2
cup chicken broth
12
ounces prepared salsa
Cilantro to taste
8
ounces Colby Cheddar cheese
TO
PREPARE:
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2.
Thoroughly cook and drain chorizo of all fat. Add
pine nuts and green onions to sausage.
3.
Flatten chicken breasts between waxed paper. Lightly
salt and pepper chicken.
4.
Place chorizo mixture on chicken and fold over.
5.
Melt margarine and add flour, making a paste. Add
milk and broth, stirring until thick and smooth.
Remove from heat and add salsa to sauce.
6.
Pour 1/2 cup sauce on bottom of 10 x 13-inch baking
dish. Carefully place stuffed breasts on top of
sauce, pouring remaining sauce over chicken. Sprinkle
cilantro and Cheddar cheese on top.
7.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until chicken is
slightly firm.
SERVES:
6 to 8
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