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Chicken Relleno
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 12
A healthy, flavorful version of a wonderful Mexican dish.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Flatten chicken breasts between wax paper to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
3. Place 1/2 green chili and 1 ounce cheese in the center of each chicken breast.
4. Roll chicken lengthwise and secure with wooden skewers or toothpicks.
5. Combine breadcrumbs and next 4 ingredients.
6. Dip rolls in milk, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture to evenly coat.
7. Place chicken in a baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
8. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until tender.
By RecipeOfHealth.com