Pollo Relleno! Recipe

Name: Pollo Relleno!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds total); 1/3 cup cornmeal; 0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (2 tablespoons); 1 egg; 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers; 2 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into six 2x1/2-inch sticks; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce or (8 ounce) jar salsa; fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
1/3 cup cornmeal
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (2 tablespoons)
1 egg
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers
2 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into six 2x1/2-inch sticks
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce or (8 ounce) jar salsa
fresh cilantro stem (optional)

1
Place each chicken breast half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound lightly into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Remove plastic wrap.
2
In a bowl combine cornmeal and taco seasoning mix. Place egg in another bowl; beat lightly.
3
For each roll, place a spoonful of chili pepper half on a chicken piece. Place a cheese stick atop chili pepper near an edge. Sprinkle with some of the cilantro or parsley, black pepper, and red pepper. Fold in sides; roll up jelly-roll style, starting from edge with cheese .
4
Dip rolls into egg and coat with cornmeal mixture.
5
Place rolls, seam sides down, in a shallow baking pan.
6
Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
7
Serve with taco sauce or salsa. If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs.
8
Goes great with Zatarains Yellow Rice!

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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 breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds total), 1/3 cup cornmeal, 0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (2 tablespoons), 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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