Best 6 Chicken Relleno Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with Chicken Relleno, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends succulent chicken with a flavorful stuffing, all enveloped in a golden-brown crust. Originating from Mexico, this culinary masterpiece boasts variations across different regions, each offering unique flavors and cooking techniques. Indulge in the traditional Chicken Relleno Poblano, where succulent chicken mingles with savory fillings like picadillo, nuts, and fruits, all encased in roasted poblano peppers. Embark on a taste adventure with Chicken Relleno en Caldillo, where stuffed chicken breasts are lovingly simmered in a rich and flavorful broth, creating a tantalizing symphony of flavors. For a crispy and golden treat, try Chicken Relleno Frito, where stuffed chicken is coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust and fried to perfection, resulting in a delightful contrast of textures. Whichever variation you choose, Chicken Relleno promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN RELLENO



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Make and share this Chicken Relleno recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 canned whole green chilies, halved and seeded (can use a hotter chili if desired)
12 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, sliced into thin strips
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup skim milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Flatten chicken breasts between wax paper to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  • Place 1/2 green chili and 1 ounce cheese in the center of each chicken breast.
  • Roll chicken lengthwise and secure with wooden skewers or toothpicks.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and next 4 ingredients.
  • Dip rolls in milk, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture to evenly coat.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 81.6, Sodium 447.7, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 34.1

CHILE RELLENO CHICKEN SOUP



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Ever had a chile relleno? It's a delicious Mexican dish that consists of a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, dipped in an egg batter, and fried. All those same flavors also make for a deliciously rich, cheesy soup. I added chicken to make this soup a little more substantial and would be a great way to use leftover roasted chicken. It's perfect for the approaching cold weather!

Provided by Mark T.

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 poblano peppers
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups chicken bone broth
salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2 inch pieces or 1 lb leftover roasted chicken
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
3 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Roast poblano peppers until skin is charred and blistered. You can do this over the open flame on a gas stove, or by heating your broiler to high and placing poblanos within a few inches of the broiler (turning to get all sides charred).
  • Place poblanos in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let cool, then rub skin to remove as much as possible. Cut out seeds and then place in a food processor or blender to finely chop. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and poblanos and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken broth and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Add chicken pieces and continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese and two cups of the cheddar cheese and whisk until smooth.
  • To serve, divide into 6 bowls and sprinkle each with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Sit briefly under the broiler until cheese is melted and browned (this step is optional but OH SO GOOD!).

POLLO RELLENO (STUFFED CHICKEN)



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This recipe is from a 1993 Better Homes and Gardens Booklet. I have been making this recipe ever since I first found it. The oohs and aahs I get, as the recipe predicted, keep me serving it to guests as well as family. I have to admit I made a few changes to the original recipe which really brought it up to the next level. I...

Provided by Bonnie Porter

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium skinless, boneless chicken brerast halves (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
1/3 c cornmeal
1/2 bag(s) 1 1/4 oz pkg. taco seasoning mix (2 tbsp.)
1 beaten egg
4 oz. can(s) whole green chili (6-fresh if you can find them)
2 oz. monterey jack cheese cut into six 2 x 1/2-inch strips)
2 Tbsp snipped cilantro or parsley
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
8 oz. bottle green or red taco sauce
2 oz. cheddar or monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse chicken; pat dry. (Today, they say not to rinse chicken because it sprays bacteria everywhere)
  • 2. Place each breast half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. (I use gal. size ziplock bags because they don't tear like plastic wrap) Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/8 inch thickness. Remove plastic.
  • 3. In a bowl combine cornmeal and seasoning mix. Place egg in another bowl. For each roll, place 1 chili pepper on a chicken piece. Place cheese strip atop chili pepper near one edge. (I place the cheese inside the pepper)Sprinkle with some of the cilantro and crushed red peppers. Fold in sides of chicken. Roll up, starting from edge with cheese. Repeat to make 6 rolls.
  • 4. Dip rolls into egg, then into cornmeal mixture. Place rolls, seam down, in a shallow baking pan. Bake uncovered in a 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Heat taco sauce. Sprinkle chicken with cheese, serve with sauce. Garnish with chopped tomato and cilantro, if desired.
  • 5. Changes I made to how to serve. I top these rolls with shredded Mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, homemade salsa, sour cream, cilantro, and sliced black olives.
  • 6. I serve this with Mexican/Spanish rice and Refritos on the side.

CHICKEN RELLENO POCKET PIES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h

Yield 12 to 15 pocket pies

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash salt
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 poblano pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
Cooking oil
1 pound ground chicken breast
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash white pepper
Salt
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Juice from 1/2 lime

Steps:

  • For the dough: Sift together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt in a mixing bowl; cut in the shortening. Blend in a mixer until the shortening fully mixes with the flour. Separately beat the egg with 2 cups cold water. Slowly add the beaten egg and water to the flour mixture while mixing until a firm dough ball forms, about 5 minutes. Allow to rest and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • For the filling: Roast the poblano pepper directly over a flame until they blister and blacken. Let cool, then peel the char off with a paper towel. Rinse the roasted pepper under water. Remove the stem and seeds and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Saute half the onions in cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ground chicken. Cook the chicken all the way through; set aside in large mixing bowl.
  • Add a bit more cooking oil, the remaining onions, the poblano peppers and garlic and saute until the onions soften. Add the butter and cook until melted. Add the flour, slowly coating the onions and peppers. Gradually add 1 cup water while stirring, until the mixture has a gravy consistency. Add the ancho chile powder, paprika, oregano, ground cumin, white pepper and salt to taste. Stir well and cook, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix the gravy with the cooked chicken, add the corn and allow to cool. Combine the cooled chicken and gravy with the cheese and lime juice.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. (Or, if baking the pies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.)
  • Roll out the dough about 1/4-inch thick and cut out 12 to 15 discs, re-rolling as needed. Spoon some chicken filling onto each disc. Pat the edges of the dough with water. Crimp with a dough press or fold dough over and press the edges firmly with your fingers.
  • Fry until golden, 4 to 5 minutes (or bake 15 to 20 minutes).
  • Let cool and enjoy with friends and family!

CHILE RELLENO CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by Lulubelle

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 poblano peppers (approximately 2 cups, pureed)
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
4 cups chicken bone broth
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb raw boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (OR 3 Cups
of cooked cubed chicken)
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
3 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • 1) Roast poblano peppers until skin is charred and blistered. You can do this over the open flame on a gas stove, or by heating your broiler to high and placing poblanos within a few inches of the broiler (turning to get all sides charred). 2) Place poblanos in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let cool, then rub skin to remove as much as possible. Cut out seeds and then place in a food processor or blender to finely chop. Set aside. 3) In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and poblanos and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. 4) Stir in chicken broth and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Add chicken pieces and continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. 5) Add cream cheese and two cups of the cheddar cheese and whisk until smooth. 6) To serve, divide into 6 bowls and sprinkle each with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Sit briefly under the broiler until cheese is melted and browned (this step is optional but OH SO GOOD!). Side Note: I add the cream cheese prior to adding my cooked chicken pieces & e let it all get good and hot, then whisk til smooth, THEN I add my cooked chicken pieces and cook for approx 10 more minutes, THEN I add the shredded cheddar cheese (I use sharp) and stir til smooth and serve. This cost me $7.85 to make on batch

CHICKEN CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.7/5)



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Provided by Tricia33

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 lbs cooked, cut up chicken
7 Pasilla chile's, roasted, skinned and seeded
1 pound of shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 pound shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/4 pound of pepper jack cheese
1 can evaporated milk
4 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken in crockpot with a cup of verde sauce cooked on high for 4 hours and then shred chicken. In a 9×13 casserole dish. Place a layer of green chili's. Add chicken on top of chili's. Top with shredded cheese (about half of your mixed cheese) Add a layer of chili's on top of cheese. In a bowl beat eggs, evaporated milk, salt and flour. Pour on top chili layers. Top with the rest of cheese. Bake at 350 degress for 45-60 minutes or until done. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting!!

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Choose the Right Chicken: For this recipe, it's best to use a whole chicken that is about 3-4 pounds in size. This will ensure that you have enough meat to fill the chicken cavity.
  • Stuffing the Chicken: When stuffing the chicken, be careful not to overfill it. You want the stuffing to be evenly distributed throughout the cavity, but you don't want to pack it in too tightly. This could cause the chicken to burst during cooking.
  • Trussing the Chicken: After you've stuffed the chicken, you need to truss it. This will help keep the chicken in place and prevent it from falling apart during cooking. There are many different ways to truss a chicken, so find a method that works for you.
  • Cooking the Chicken: The best way to cook a stuffed chicken is in a roasting pan. This will allow the chicken to cook evenly and will help keep the stuffing moist. Roast the chicken at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Chicken relleno is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. Just remember to follow the tips above and you'll be sure to have a delicious and memorable meal.

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