I love a good chile relleno but my kids can't handle the spice/heat. So I decided to create a milder version in a casserole form that we could all enjoy.
Quantity
1
Quantity Unit
Casserole
Prep Time (minutes)
30
Cook Time (minutes)
10
Ready In (minutes)
40
Relleno Casserole
Ingredients
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
1/4
cup, chopped
Onion, chopped
1
clove
garlic minced
6
ounces
Mushrooms, portabella, raw, chopped
3
small (4" long)
Pablano Peppers
1
can (10.75 oz)
Cream of Mushroom condensed soup
1
cup
sour cream
4
ounces
shredded cheddar cheese
6
thighs, bone and skin removed
Chicken thighs, meat only
3
cups
black beans, cooked
1
bag (7-1/2 oz)
Tortilla chips
Steps
Sequence
Step
1
Sautee onions, garlic, and mushrooms.
2
Add pablano peppers, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheese, chicken and beans.
3
Heat over medium heat until fully warmed and cheese is melted.
4
Serve over corn tortilla chips.
Roasted Pablano Peppers
Steps
Sequence
Step
1
Place peppers on a tray or piece of foil on center rack of oven. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
2
Remove peppers from oven and wrap in a towel. Set aside to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Chop pablano peppers.
cooked chicken
Ingredients
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
3
pounds, raw
chicken thighs
Steps
Sequence
Step
1
Place chicken in crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
2
Allow to cool and then remove meat from bones and skin.