Pollo Relleno
- 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
- Place each chicken piece between Saran wrap and pound lightly until 1/8 inch thick.
- Mix cornmeal and taco seasoning together. Beat egg in another bowl.
- Put 2 chili pepper halves on chicken, then one cheese stick.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and both kinds of pepper.
- Fold up sides, roll up jelly style.
- Dip rolls in egg, then coat with cornmeal mix.
- Put rolls seam down in uncovered pan.
- Bake at 375u0b0 for 30-45 minutes, or until center of roll is done.
- Sprinkle with extra cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with salsa if desired.
- Makes 6 servings.
chicken breasts, cornmeal, taco seasoning mix, egg, chili peppers, cheese, cilantro, pepper, red pepper, additional monterey, salsa
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=68480 (may not work)