Creamy Chicken Tomatillo Tostadas/Tacos
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥘 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🔪 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Southwestern cuisine with these creamy chicken tomatillo tostadas/tacos. Perfect for a quick and easy meal, these tostadas or tacos are bursting with savory chicken, tangy tomatillo sauce, and creamy cheese, creating a mouthwatering fusion of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup lager beer
- 1/2 cup chipotle chiles
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 200°C (390°F).
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Prepare Tomatillo Puree:
- In a blender, combine the tomatillos, lager beer, garlic, rice vinegar, sugar, dried oregano, olive oil, chipotle chiles, and salt. Blend until you achieve a smooth puree consistency.
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Cook Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook them in the skillet until they are fully cooked. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to the preheated oven to keep warm.
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Prepare Creamy Sauce:
- Discard the excess oil from the skillet and return it to the stove. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt.
- Pour the tomatillo puree mixture into the skillet and add the heavy cream. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, which should take about 8 minutes.
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Combine Chicken with Sauce:
- Remove the skillet from heat and add the cooked chicken, as well as the mozzarella cheese, to the creamy sauce. Mix everything together until the chicken is well-coated in the sauce and the cheese is melted.
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Assemble Tostadas or Tacos:
- Now, it’s time to assemble your tostadas or tacos. Spoon the creamy chicken mixture onto tostada shells or taco shells, distributing it evenly.
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Serve:
- Serve your creamy chicken tomatillo tostadas or tacos hot and enjoy the explosion of flavors with every bite.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 645.1
- Fat Content: 36.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 156.8mg
- Sodium Content: 978.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 27.4g
- Fiber Content: 4.1g
- Sugar Content: 6.1g
- Protein Content: 49.4g
Indulge in the creamy goodness of these chicken tomatillo tostadas/tacos, packed with bold flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire of easy and delicious meals.
