Pollo Relleno

11 ingredients
11 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Place each chicken piece between Saran wrap and pound lightly until 1/8 inch thick.
  2. 2
    Mix cornmeal and taco seasoning together. Beat egg in another bowl.
  3. 3
    Put 2 chili pepper halves on chicken, then one cheese stick.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle with cilantro and both kinds of pepper.
  5. 5
    Fold up sides, roll up jelly style.
  6. 6
    Dip rolls in egg, then coat with cornmeal mix.
  7. 7
    Put rolls seam down in uncovered pan.
  8. 8
    Bake at 375° for 30-45 minutes, or until center of roll is done.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle with extra cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  10. 10
    Serve with salsa if desired.
  11. 11
    Makes 6 servings.

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