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Best Easy Chiles Chipotles Rellenos Recipe

Name: Best Easy Chiles Chipotles Rellenos Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 120 g
Ingredients: chipotle chiles (canned in adobo, whole) 8 pieces; monterey jack cheese (shredded) 1 cup; canned tuna (drained) 5 oz; red onion (finely chopped) 1 tbsp; celery (finely chopped) 2 tbsp; mayonnaise 2 tbsp; lime juice 1 tbsp; kosher salt 0.5 tsp; black pepper 0.25 tsp

Smoked jalapeño chiles stuffed with cheese or tuna salad, a unique Mexican appetizer. This protein-rich, bold-flavored dish makes an impressive family starter with smoky, spicy character.

Cook 30 min Difficulty NORMAL 210 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

chipotle chiles (canned in adobo, whole) 8 pieces
monterey jack cheese (shredded) 1 cup
canned tuna (drained) 5 oz
red onion (finely chopped) 1 tbsp
celery (finely chopped) 2 tbsp

Seasonings/Sauce

mayonnaise 2 tbsp
lime juice 1 tbsp
kosher salt 0.5 tsp
black pepper 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 8 g 15%

Protein 16 g 30%

Fat 12 g 55%

Serving size 120g

Cooking steps

1

Carefully split open each chipotle chile lengthwise, without cutting completely through, and remove seeds for milder spice.
2

For the tuna filling, mix drained tuna, red onion, celery, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
3

For cheese filling, use the shredded Monterey Jack cheese as-is.
4

Gently stuff half the chipotle chiles with the tuna salad and the other half with the cheese, ensuring not to overfill.
5

Arrange stuffed chipotle chiles in a single layer on a baking sheet; bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until the cheese melts and chiles are piping hot.
6

Let the stuffed chiles rest for 2–3 minutes before serving to help set the filling. Serve warm as an appetizer.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The defining ingredient is the chipotle chile—smoked and packed in adobo—which gives the dish its signature heat, smokiness, and character. Whether you choose the cheese or tuna salad filling, the chipotle flavor is what makes this appetizer uniquely Mexican.

Q. What's the best way to avoid overcooking or drying out the chiles?

Bake the stuffed chipotle chiles at 350°F for just 10 minutes—long enough to warm through and melt the cheese, but not so long that the chiles dry out. Allowing them to rest briefly after baking also helps keep the texture moist and pleasant.

Q. Are these Chiles Chipotles Rellenos high in protein?

Yes, each serving supplies 16 grams of protein, with protein making up 30% of total calories. This balance comes from both the tuna salad and the cheese filling.

Q. How can I maintain the right texture in the filling?

Don't overfill the chiles; lightly pack the filling to prevent them from bursting. For the tuna salad, make sure the mixture isn't too wet by draining the tuna well and mixing only the recommended amount of mayonnaise and lime juice.

Best Easy Chiles Chipotles Rellenos Recipe

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