Chile Rellenos Chicken Recipe

Name: Chile Rellenos Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1/2 cup shredded taco cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro (optional); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 4 canned green chili peppers, drained; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup shredded taco cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 canned green chili peppers, drained
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Place each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap; pound lightly with the flat side of a meat mallet into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
2
Combine the cheese, onion, cilantro (if using) and 1 teaspoon chili powder in a small bowl.
3
Stuff one quarter of the cheese mixture into each whole chile pepper.
4
Place 1 stuffed pepper on top of each flattened chicken breast; roll up chicken around the chile pepper, folding in sides, and secure with wooden toothpicks, if necessary.
5
Combine egg and milk in a shallow dish.
6
Stir together bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon chili powder and the salt in another shallow dish.
7
Dip the chicken rolls in the milk mixture; dip in the crumb mixture to coat.
8
Place chicken rolls in an ungreased 2-quart square baking dish; bake uncovered in a 375 degree oven about 40 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1/2 cup shredded taco cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions, 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro (optional), and more.

Yes, Chile Rellenos Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chile Rellenos Chicken

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