Pollo Relleno Recipe

Name: Pollo Relleno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 c. cornmeal; 1/3 pkg. taco seasoning mix; 1 egg; 2 (4 oz.) cans whole, green, chili peppers, rinsed, seeded and cut in half (12 total); 6 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1 oz. pieces; 2 Tbsp. snipped, fresh, cilantro; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; additional Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese; salsa

Servings: persons

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c. cornmeal
1/3 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 egg
2 (4 oz.) cans whole, green, chili peppers, rinsed, seeded and cut in half (12 total)
6 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1 oz. pieces
2 Tbsp. snipped, fresh, cilantro
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
additional Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
salsa

1
Place each chicken piece between Saran wrap and pound lightly until 1/8 inch thick.
2
Mix cornmeal and taco seasoning together. Beat egg in another bowl.
3
Put 2 chili pepper halves on chicken, then one cheese stick.
4
Sprinkle with cilantro and both kinds of pepper.
5
Fold up sides, roll up jelly style.
6
Dip rolls in egg, then coat with cornmeal mix.
7
Put rolls seam down in uncovered pan.
8
Bake at 375u00b0 for 30-45 minutes, or until center of roll is done.
9
Sprinkle with extra cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
10
Serve with salsa if desired.

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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: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 c. cornmeal, 1/3 pkg. taco seasoning mix, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Pollo Relleno falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Pollo Relleno

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