chile relleno

noun

chile re·​lle·​no -rā-ˈyā-(ˌ)nō 

plural chiles rellenos also chile rellenos

: a stuffed chili pepper that usually contains cheese or meat and is fried or grilled

Examples of chile relleno in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The choice of protein filling is up to you, but the red chorizo offers a molten, goopy center that reminds me of the chile relleno burritos at La Azteca. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Join the always festive crowd for strong, salty margaritas and classics like enchiladas and chiles rellenos, and mariachi on Friday and Saturday nights and all day Sunday. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

The restaurants are also rated highly for their traditional chile relleno and for the distinctive fish or shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and mango pico de gallo. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026

Each spring, parents feed staff members with enchiladas, tamales and chiles rellenos during Teacher Appreciation Week. — Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, stuffed chili pepper

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chile relleno

• leno
• steno