Easy Chiles Rellenos

Easy Chiles Rellenos is a simple, vegetarian dish that is full of flavor. Poblano chiles are stuffed with rice, black beans, corn, and cheese to make a delicious meal.

Real talk.

Do you ever not make a meal because you think it will take F-O-R-E-V-E-R to make? 

Um, guilty as charged. For the longest time I stayed away from making chiles rellenos because I thought they were so complicated to make. Turns out I was wrong. 

The only hold-up is the process of getting the skin off the poblano. I know, don’t get scared off yet I promise it’s not as daunting as it sounds. I’m walking you through how to make these Easy Chiles Rellenos. Promise you will fall in love and guaranteed to make these all  year round! 

Ready to dive in? 

What’s in these Easy Chiles Rellenos?

Good news! Only a handful of ingredients are used to make chile rellenos. The best part is you can stuff them with literally anything you want! For this recipe you will need:

• Poblano chiles
• Black Beans
• Rice
• Corn 
• Shredded Cheese
• Mexican spice blend

Tips for Making these Easy Chiles Rellenos:

1) Poblano chiles. You will want a good sized poblano pepper to help hold the stuffing. If you can’t find poblano you could swap out and use green bell peppers. 

2) Removing the skin. There are several ways you can remove the skin from a poblano. First you can turn on your gars burner and hold a poblano over the flame for a couple of  minutes until the skin blisters. OR! You can place the poblanos on a baking sheet, cook for a few minutes, and then place the baking sheet under the broiler until the skin blisters.

3) Mexican spice blend. For this recipe I put together a homemade seasoning. You can certainly just buy a package of taco seasoning and use that as well! 

Can I add a protein? 

Yes! Ground beef, turkey, chicken or pork would be an excellent option. You will want to have it cook prior to adding it with corn, black beans, and rice. Another option would be shredded chicken or even carnitas! 

Can I swap out the vegetables? 

You bet! You could certainly use any kind of bean, jalapenos, fire roasted tomatoes, etc. I love this meal because it’s a great way to use up pantry or freeze staples. 

What should I serve alongside?

Lot’s of margaritas!! 

More Mexican Inspired Dishes to Enjoy:

• Sheet Pan Verde Chicken Nachos
• Fajita Shrimp Tamale Bowls
• Enchilada Turkey Meatball Skillet
• Mexican Grilled Corn