Simple No-Fry Chiles Rellenos

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 14

Simple No-Fry Chiles Rellenos recipe for a quick and delicious meal

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cans whole green chilies
	4 ounces neufchatel cheese ( can use more depending on size of chilies ) or 4 ounces cream cheese ( can use more depending on size of chilies )
	1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
	your favorite salsa

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

177

Sugar

Fat

11g

Chiles rellenos are a traditional Mexican dish that involves stuffing peppers with cheese and meats, then battering and frying them. This no-fry version is a lighter take on the classic dish that still delivers the same great flavors. The chiles are stuffed with a delicious mixture of cheese and baked in a savory salsa. They make a great weeknight meal that can be thrown together in no time.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Drain and rinse the cans of whole green chilies.
3.	In a bowl, mix together the neufchatel or cream cheese with the shredded cheddar cheese.
4.	Stuff each chili with the cheese mixture and place in a baking dish.
5.	Pour your favorite salsa over the top of the chiles.
6.	Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious.

It’s a great way to enjoy the flavors of chiles rellenos without the hassle of frying them.

It’s also a lighter version of the traditional recipe that uses less cheese.

CONS

While this recipe is a healthier version of chiles rellenos, it’s still fairly high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great source of calcium from the cheese.
Green chilies are also a good source of vitamin C and can have anti-inflammatory properties.