Chicken Chalupas Recipe
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Description: Discover the rich and hearty flavors of Chicken Chalupas with this delectable recipe from Love With Recipes. Perfect for a satisfying meal, this dish combines layers of savory ingredients for a mouthwatering experience that’s sure to delight.
Recipe Category: Chicken
Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Mexican, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup picante sauce
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
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Prepare the Soup Mixture:
- In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in both cans of soup (cream of chicken and cream of mushroom), along with the evaporated milk and picante sauce.
- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is well blended and heated through. Set aside.
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Assemble the Chalupas:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer the bottom of the dish with 1 cup of tortilla chips.
- Spoon half of the prepared soup mixture over the chips, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded chicken over the soup mixture.
- Top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
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Repeat the Layers:
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortilla chips, soup mixture, chicken, and cheddar cheese.
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Bake:
- Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.
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Serve:
- Allow the Chicken Chalupas to cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy as a hearty and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 972.9
- Fat: 59 g
- Saturated Fat: 19.1 g
- Cholesterol: 105.1 mg
- Sodium: 1658.3 mg
- Carbohydrates: 80.6 g
- Fiber: 5.8 g
- Sugar: 3.3 g
- Protein: 33.4 g
This recipe yields approximately 6 servings, depending on portion size.
