Chicken-Chilada Bake Recipe 🍽️
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Chicken-Chilada Bake recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This Mexican-inspired dish combines tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, mild green chilies, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas and baked to perfection. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Recipe Category:
Chicken 🐔
Keywords:
Poultry, Meat, Mexican, < 60 Mins ⏱️
Ingredients:
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 mild green chilies
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp shortening or oil
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tortillas
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Set oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| 2 | In a skillet, sauté the minced garlic in oil until tender. |
| 3 | Add tomatoes to the skillet, breaking them up with a fork. Then add chopped onions, mild green chilies, garlic salt, oregano, and 1/2 cup of water. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens. |
| 4 | In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed cooked chicken, grated Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream. Mix well. |
| 5 | In a separate frypan, heat shortening or oil. |
| 6 | Dip the tortillas in the hot oil, just enough to make them soft and pliable. Drain excess oil. |
| 7 | Fill the tortillas with the chicken mixture, then roll them up. |
| 8 | Place the rolled tortillas in a baking dish, seam side down. |
| 9 | Spoon the tomato mixture over the top of the rolled tortillas. |
| 10 | Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through. |
Enjoy your scrumptious Chicken-Chilada Bake straight from the oven! Serve with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and your favorite Mexican sides for a complete meal bursting with flavor. 🌮🥑🧀
