Baked Chicken Bundles

Sometimes, you need to spend a little more time in the kitchen preparing a special dinner for family and friends.  Those recipes that take a little extra time are well worth the effort.  Chicken Bundles is a recipe I have tried several times over the years.  This is very easy, and the best part it can be made ahead.  Your looking at about 582 calories, however, if you use an imitation butter, you can save about 30 calories.  The only thing left is a quick salad.   

                                           



Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Serves: 8

1 (5-ounce) package RICE-A-RONI Chicken Mushroom Flavor
8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Heat oven to 375 F.
In large skillet prepare RICE-A-RONI as package directs. Let cool 10 minutes. 
Pound each chicken breast half to 1/4-inch thickness. 
Spoon 1/3 cup prepared RICE-A-RONI on each chicken breast half.
Roll up chicken to completely enclose filling; secure with wooden
toothpicks.
Dip chicken in milk; roll in bread crumbs.
Arrange in 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish; set aside. 
In small bowl, combine margarine, thyme and pepper; drizzle evenly over chicken. 
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is done. 
Remove wooden toothpick before serving.