POLLO RELLENO!

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Make and share this Pollo Relleno! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Haversac

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Steps:

  • Place each chicken breast half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound lightly into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Remove plastic wrap.
  • In a bowl combine cornmeal and taco seasoning mix. Place egg in another bowl; beat lightly.
  • 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 .
  • Dip rolls into egg and coat with cornmeal mixture.
  • Place rolls, seam sides down, in a shallow baking pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve with taco sauce or salsa. If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs.
  • Goes great with Zatarains Yellow Rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 112.6, Sodium 394.9, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 32.6

jf nf
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious.


KENAN ERLANK
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe. The stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


John Garrison
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This recipe was a disaster. The chicken was dry and the stuffing was bland.


beach boy
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is flavorful and moist. I highly recommend it.


Mbali Elliot
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This stuffed chicken is a great dish for a special occasion. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


Stacy Coetzee
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is delicious.


Lucy Shiamatey
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This recipe is definitely a winner! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist.


Cassandra Frederick
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I'm not a fan of stuffing, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Martin Asamoah
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the chicken.


Khadeeja Shoukat
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Lord btc Comedy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Charmaine Kanyare
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Delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist.


Engr. Rahmat Ali Salarzai
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This stuffed chicken was amazing! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Rehman Ansare
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the stuffing is flavorful and delicious.


Sabitri Magar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors in the stuffing.


Misty Olivares
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Faisal
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This stuffed chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.