pepper jack chicken with succotash

Oneonta, AL
Updated on Oct 27, 2011

I got this out of the Food Network Magazine cant remember what chef, but it is soooo good, i have done it with flattened beef as well. And also if you cant find baby arugula use baby spinach

prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups baby arugula, roughly chopped
  • 2 large chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin plus more for brushing
  • - kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cajun spice blend
  • - vegetable oil for the grill
  • 1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
  • 1 medium yellow squash, diced
  • 2 cups whole kernel corn
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

How To Make pepper jack chicken with succotash

  • Step 1
    Combine the cheese and arugula in a bowl. Cut a deep 2- inch wide pocket in the thickest part of the chicken breast. Stuff with the arugula mixture. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and cajun blend.
  • Step 2
    Preheat grill to high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Grill the chicken until blackened and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 155 degrees. ( 8-10 minutes per side) Transfer to a cutting board and let rest.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, heat 1tbs olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the lima beans, squash and corn, season with salt and cook until the squash is just tender ( about 3 minutes) Add the tomatoes and cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat stir in the lime juice. Slice each chicken breast in half and serve with the succotash

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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