Breastofchickenrelleno Recipes

CHICKEN RELLENO

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.

BREAST OF CHICKEN RELLENO

Steps:

• Cut a pocket in to the middle of each chicken breast.
• Pack in 1/3 cup of grated cheese into the opening of each breast.
• Pin opening closed with wooden skewers or strong toothpicks.
• Beat the eggs and milk together in a small bowl.
• Dip the stuffed chicken breasts in the flour and then in the egg batter.
• Roll them in the cornmeal.
• Heat a large skillet on the stove, add oil and heat to 350°F.
• Add the chicken breasts and saute them on both sides until golden brown.
• While the breasts are browning, preheat the oven to 450F and spritz a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place the sauteed, stuffed chicken breasts in prepared baking dish.
• Cover them with the green chile sauce and the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
• Bake the breasts for 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.