Pollo Relleno
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
6 Chicken Breast Halves (1 1/2 lbs)1/3 c Yellow Cornmeal2 Tbsp Great Value Taco Seasoning 1 egg1 4oz can whole Green Chiles2 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into six 2x1/2 inch pieces2 Tbsp snipped fresh cilantro1/4 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp crushed red pepper1 8 oz jar taco sauce1/2 c shredded Monterey Jack Cheese(optional)Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
Rinse chicken, pat dry. Place each breast half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound lightly into a rectangle about 1/8 in thick. Remove plastic wrap.
In a bowl, combine cornmeal and taco seasoning mix. Place egg in another bowl and beat lightly.
For each roll, place a chili pepper half on a chicken piece. Place a cheese stick atop the chili pepper near an edge. Sprinkle with some cilantro, black pepper, and red pepper. Fold in sides; roll up jelly-roll style, starting from edge with cheese.
Dip rolls into egg and coat with cornmeal mixture. Place rolls, seam side down, in a shallow baking pan. Bake uncovered in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Heat taco sauce. Spring with shredded cheese. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TMANSMOM.
In a bowl, combine cornmeal and taco seasoning mix. Place egg in another bowl and beat lightly.
For each roll, place a chili pepper half on a chicken piece. Place a cheese stick atop the chili pepper near an edge. Sprinkle with some cilantro, black pepper, and red pepper. Fold in sides; roll up jelly-roll style, starting from edge with cheese.
Dip rolls into egg and coat with cornmeal mixture. Place rolls, seam side down, in a shallow baking pan. Bake uncovered in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Heat taco sauce. Spring with shredded cheese. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TMANSMOM.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 248.1
- Total Fat: 11.0 g
- Cholesterol: 118.8 mg
- Sodium: 1,068.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27.3 g
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