Chicken Relleno - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.
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.
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