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Chile Rellenos

Yield: 4 Serving Per Serving: 1 Lean, 1.5 Greens, 1.25 Condiments

Ingredients

  • 12 whole green chiles split downside
  • 6 egg whites
  • 3.5 ounces cooked, shredded chicken
  • 12 oz part-skim mozzarella
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400.
  2. In bowl, mix 10 ounces mozzarella, chicken, 1.2 tsp garlic powder and ½ tsp onion powder.
  3. Using KitchenAid mixer, whip egg whites on high w/cream of tartar, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp onion powder until stiff peaks form. Took 5 minutes.
  4. Spray baking dish w/cooking spray. Spread half the egg mixture on the bottom of the pan.
  5. Place 1-2 tbsp cheese mixture onto chiles. Fold chile around filling and press into egg mixture, make sure mixture envelops the sides of the chile.
  6. Spread remaining egg over chiles, sprinkle w/ cheese.
  7. Cover w/foil, bake 30 minutes, Remove from oven, increase temperature to 450. Remove foil, bake for 10 minutes until the cheese bubbles.

Chile Rellenos