Chiles Rellenos Pie

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup prepared salsa
• 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute.
3. Stir in chicken, green chiles, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, and salsa. Cook and stir until heated through. Remove from heat.
4. Roll out pie crust and place in a 9-inch pie plate. Pour chicken mixture into crust.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• Chiles rellenos is a traditional Mexican dish that consists of roasted, stuffed peppers.
• It is usually prepared with poblano peppers that are stuffed with cheese, meat, or vegetables.
• This dish is typically served with a tomatillo-based salsa and a side of Mexican rice.