Baked Chili Rellanos Recipe for HCG Phase 3 (2024)

By Tammy on October 29, 2015 in All Posts, HCG Diet Plan, HCG Recipes

I love good Mexican food and one of my favorite things to order in a restaurant is Chili Rellanos. While tasting and creating this recipe, I looked for just the right blend of three cheeses and created a delicious green chili sauce that truly captures the mild chili flavor from fresh Anaheim chilies. I was amazed at how good these were. These Chili Rellanos are a delicious Recipe for HCG Phase 3 you can serve as a main entree or side dish for your favorite Mexican style HCG Phase 3 meals.

Honestly, when I go out to eat in a restaurant these days the bar is set pretty high. I quite often prefer my own cooking and restaurant Chili Rellanos are often hit or miss for me. Most restaurant or traditional chili rellanos are coated with egg and flour and then fried, leaving them fairly oily and not all that healthy.

Looking for a solution and the perfect chili rellano that captures all the flavors I love without the grease and gluten I came up with this quick and easy baked chili rellano recipe for HCG Phase 3. It takes just minutes to prepare and only 25 minutes in the oven and you have a delicious HCG Phase 3 approved recipe for your HCG Diet. I serve it with all the fixings like fresh guacamole and cilantro and when served with a side of Shirataki rice, Cabbage rice or my Cilantro Lime Spinach it makes a perfect low carb Phase 3 meal.

Oh yes, not only did I fully enjoy the cheesy version, but in the following days, I used this recipe as the base for two more incredibly delicious Chili Rellano recipes (HCG Phase 3 approved). Try my Barbacoa Beef Stuffed Chili Rellanos and Pork Chili Verde Stuffed Chili Rellanos too! It’s hard to explain just how amazingly delicious they are. Now we’re cooking! Enjoy the recipe.

Baked Chili Rellano Recipe for HCG Phase 3

Ingredients

4 large Anaheim or Pasillas chilies

2 cups cheese (blend of cheddar, monterey jack, and cotija cheeses)

Chili Rellano Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup tomatoes crushed

1 can diced green chilies

1/4 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon oregano

2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup onions, diced

Directions

Roast chili rellanos (grill or broil method) and gently remove the skins. Slice chilies down the middle and open for stuffing. Fill each chili with cheese mixture reserving some for the topping. Turn the chili rellanos over, stuffed side down. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare sauce by combining all ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to combine flavors. Pour sauce over the rellanos, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 25 minutes until lightly brown and bubbly.

Makes 4 servings

Serving Suggestion: Enjoy topped with fresh guacamole, sour cream, fresh tomato, chopped cilantro, and green onions.

Chili Rellanos, hcg phase 3, Low Carb, Mexican Food, Vegetarian

11 Responses to Baked Chili Rellanos Recipe for HCG Phase 3

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    Amy McCord September 3, 2017 at 6:45 pm #

    These were awesome! I had an abundance of Sweet 100’s from the garden, I roasted them along with the onion and garlic, buzzed them up in my Magic Bullet to make the sauce. I then cooked it with the remaining ingredients, then pureed again to make a smooth sauce. I won’t be making the high-fat fried chile rellenos again after tasting these! Even my die-hard chile relleno loving husband was sold!

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      Tammy September 5, 2017 at 5:39 pm #

      Oh yes! I make my rellanos regularly. A lot quicker and less greasy than the traditional ones. My husband loves them too. You can serve them with miracle noodles on P3 or rice on P4. Tasty!

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    Debbie Knudslien September 28, 2017 at 12:58 am #

    This was my first attempt ever at making Chilis Rellenos. My husband orders them every time we go to a Mexican restaurant, so the bar was pretty high, but he really liked them. I did add chorizo sausage to make it a bit heartier. The sausage made it a bit spicy, but I would make it again….maybe with milder sausage next time, or without the sausage at all. Thank you.

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  3. Baked Chili Rellanos Recipe for HCG Phase 3 (8)

    Very good recipe, Thank you, but really, the real name is RELLENOS, NOT

    RELLANO.

    RELLENO MEANS STUFFED IN SPANISH. ANY WAY, THEY ARE GOOD.

    GRISSELDA ALAMO, VALLE DE BREVO, MÉXICO

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    Elaine February 5, 2018 at 1:34 am #

    Way to much oregano unless it was supposed to be fresh. I used dried and it overwhelms the sauce. Please clarify.

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      Tammy February 21, 2019 at 11:33 pm #

      Yes, I should clarify this and thank you for your feedback. Reduce the amount of the dried and adjust to taste.

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    Robyn November 24, 2021 at 12:52 am #

    Tasted pretty good! Very light tasting! Think I needed more cheese or queso! I added hamburger to it!

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    Debbie January 26, 2022 at 1:44 am #

    What size can green chili

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      Tammy April 25, 2022 at 12:12 am #

      I usually buy the peppers fresh, roast them over the stove, peel and stuff. If you are in a hurry, get a large jar or several cans of whole peppers and stuff those. You could even use diced in layers if you want.

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    Jan February 5, 2022 at 1:49 am #

    I love these! Can they be made ahead of time?

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      Tammy April 25, 2022 at 12:09 am #

      Yes! I have made them up and kept them in the fridge. You could even freeze them I imagine.

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Baked Chili Rellanos Recipe for HCG Phase 3 (2024)

FAQs

What to eat with chile relleno? ›

Serve your Chile Rellenos with some Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, and Mexican Restaurant-Style Salsa, or try some Pico de Gallo, Texas Cowboy Caviar, or Grilled Mexican Street Corn.

How do you reheat chile rellenos in the oven? ›

STEP 2: Preheat oven to 375 F. STEP 3: Remove Chiles Rellenos from the bag and place on a baking sheet. STEP 4: Reheat for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is warmed through. Serve hot with the reheated sauce over them.

How do you make the batter for chile relleno? ›

Whisk egg yolks and baking powder, then beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten whites into the yolk mixture. Roll each pepper in flour, then dip them into the egg mixture. Fry in vegetable shortening until golden and crispy.

What is the difference between a chile relleno and chile poblano? ›

The big difference between a chile relleno and a chile poblano is that chile relleno is a recipe for a Mexican entrée and chile poblano is not a recipe, but simply a fresh poblano chile pepper, a large, relatively mild chile pepper with a deep green color.

How do you keep chili rellenos from falling apart? ›

If a pepper falls apart as you are stuffing it, do the best you can to squeeze the stuffing into a chile-shaped ball inside strips of chile. The batter will help the whole thing hold together. Batter : There are lots of ways to coat and fry chiles rellenos.

Why do you have to peel chiles rellenos? ›

Poblano chiles are a mild green chile typically used to prepare chiles rellenos, rajas con queso, and crema de poblano. They need to be roasted and peeled before cooking to remove the tough outer skin which is difficult to digest. Roasting also adds flavor.

How to cook premade chile rellenos? ›

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Arrange Chile Rellenos on baking sheet and bake 35 min (internal temp 161ºF).
  3. Let rest 1 min. before serving.

What is Mexican chilli made of? ›

'chili with meat or meat with chili'), also spelled chilli con carne or chile con carne and shortened to chili or chilli, is a spicy stew of Mexican origin containing chili peppers (sometimes in the form of chili powder), meat (usually beef), tomatoes, and often pinto beans or kidney beans.

Is chile relleno healthy? ›

Worst: Chile Relleno

While the main ingredient here -- a chili pepper -- is healthy, this dish is anything but. That's because the pepper is stuffed with cheese, coated in batter, and deep-fried in oil. Then it's smothered in sauce and melted cheese.

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