Best 9 Chicken Ceasar Chalupa Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our "Chicken Caesar Chalupa" recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. This innovative dish combines the crispy crunch of a chalupa shell with a delectable filling of tender chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and a medley of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese. Prepare to embark on a flavor adventure as we unveil this irresistible fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines, along with a collection of additional chalupa variations that will cater to every palate's desires. From the classic Beef Chalupa to the vegetarian-friendly Black Bean Chalupa and the indulgent Steak Chalupa, our recipes promise a symphony of flavors that will satisfy your cravings for a delightful and memorable meal.

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CHICKEN CHALUPAS



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Cheese and chicken "burritos". Easy and very tasty. My friend with 7 children gave me this recipe. We like to eat the leftovers and they are always gone before long.

Provided by Gail Doyle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 large flour tortillas
4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 cups sour cream
3/4 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
4 sliced green onions, with tops
1 (4 ounce) can diced chili peppers
3/4 lb cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Combine: soup, chili peppers, sour cream and green onions.
  • Add the Jack cheese.
  • Remove 2 cups of mixture and add chicken.
  • Spoon chicken into tortillas.
  • Roll and place into a buttered 9x13-inch pan.
  • The tortillas can be placed on top of each other if necessary.
  • Pour the rest of the soup mixture over the tortillas and cover with cheddar cheese.
  • Spray foil and cover top of casserole.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1187.7, Fat 63.5, SaturatedFat 31, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 2158, Carbohydrate 98.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 54.4

CHICKEN CHALUPAS



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup Tomato Salsa Cruda, recipe follows
4 chicken breast halves, bone in
1 chayote, peeled, cut in half, and center seed removed
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 corn tortillas, toasted crisp in the oven
1 head Romaine lettuce, cut in thin strips
2 ounces crumbled Cotija cheese
4 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
4 Italian Roma tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 to 2 serrano chilies, chopped
1/4 small onion, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Prepare the Tomato Salsa Cruda. Season the chicken and chayote with salt and pepper, place them in a baking dish, and roast for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and remove the skin and bones from the chicken and tear into small strips. Cut the chayote into bite-size chunks. Toss the chicken and chayote with the Tomato Salsa Cruda and set aside.
  • To assemble the chalupas, place two crisp tortillas on each plate, overlapping them. Place the lettuce on top of the tortillas, then mound the chicken and chayote mixture on the lettuce. Garnish with the Cotija cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
  • In a bowl, place the tomatoes, chilies, onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Store in a covered container, in the refrigerator, no more than 1 day.

BAKED CAESAR CHICKEN RECIPE



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Caesar Chicken is the perfect melt in your mouth chicken recipe! It's creamy, simple, and filled with flavor. This easy chicken recipe only has 4 Ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes. It's one of the absolute BEST chicken recipes out there. This baked caesar chicken is the easiest and tastiest weeknight dinner ever!

Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 cup Caesar salad dressing ((click for homemade recipe))
½ cup sour cream ((optional))
1-1½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375F and spray the inside of an 8" x 11" baking dish with cooking spray.
  • If the breasts are uneven thickness, pound them (placed in a Ziploc bag and on a flat surface) to an even ¾"-1" thickness using a meat pounder. Sprinkle the breasts (both sides) with grated Parmesan cheese & freshly ground black pepper, and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  • Whisk together Caesar dressing and sour cream in a small bowl. Pour the Caesar/sour cream mixture over each breasts then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Place the prepared chicken in the oven and bake at 375F for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of one of the middle breasts reads 150°F.
  • Turn the oven to broil and broil the breasts an additional 2-4 minutes or until the chicken turns golden brown. It can burn quickly, so watch it closely. When done, a meat thermometer should register 165F when stuck into the thickest part of one of the middle breasts. Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil and allow chicken to rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • If desired, garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 52 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 1465 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED CHICKEN CHALUPAS



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I wanted an easy alternative to deep-fried chalupas, so I bake them with filling on top. -Magdalena Flores, Abilene, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush each tortilla with oil; sprinkle with cheese., Place chicken, tomatoes and seasonings in a large skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated. Spoon over tortillas. Bake 15-18 minutes or until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted. Top with cabbage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN CEASAR CHALUPA



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I was looking for something like Granite City's Chicken Chalupa and this is what I ended up with. I serve with chips and salsa.

Provided by ND_Dawn

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 burrito-size flour tortillas
2 tablespoons caesar salad dressing
1/2-1 cup caesar salad dressing
2 -3 cups lettuce (preferably romaine)
1 -2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (depending on how much you like)
1 (6 ounce) package Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Cuts
1 -2 large tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes, drained well)
crouton (optional)
black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Put tortillas on baking sheet, spread a thin layer of dressing (1 Tablespoon or so) on each tortilla and cook in oven for about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese (enough to cover the tortilla and to your taste), half the chicken, and a few handfuls of tomatoes. Sprinkle with pepper.
  • Put back into oven and cook about 8-10 minutes (you can take out earlier, we like ours crispy). Meanwhile, mix lettuce with salad dressing and croutons.
  • Serve chalupa with salad. Enjoy!

EASY CHICKEN CAESAR WRAPS



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This is another of those wonderful recipes that my friend and caterer Cyndy Totten makes. I never was a fan of Caesar dressing and was shocked to hear that it was in this wrap. This is positively an awesome wrap. The combination of ingredients may sound strange...but wait until you taste it. It is absolutely wonderful. Note*** 2 halves equal 1 serving.

Provided by CarrolJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup creamy caesar salad dressing
1 (13 ounce) can white chicken meat
3/4 cup caesar-flavor croutons or 3/4 cup parmesan croutons
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (fresh is best)
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Toss the lettuce with the Caesar dressing.
  • Add the chicken, croutons, and parmesan cheese and toss to combine.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly onto each tortilla near one edge.
  • Roll up the tortillas beginning with the edge nearest the mixture.
  • Seal the end with a small amount of Caesar dressing.
  • Cut the tortillas in half diagonally to serve.

CAESAR CHICKEN PASTA



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Make and share this Caesar Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 ounces uncooked dry penne pasta (2 cups)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
3/4 cup creamy caesar salad dressing
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups caesar-flavor croutons
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain.
  • Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except croutons and Parmesan cheese in large bowl.
  • Add cooked pasta; stir to combine.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into ungreased 2-quart round casserole.
  • Top with croutons and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and croutons are golden brown.

CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA



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An interesting twist on a classic. My family's new favorite.

Provided by bsteimle

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dry penne pasta
1 tablespoon butter
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) bottle Caesar salad dressing
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded
1 large tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, pepper and salt. Cook 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove skillet from heat.
  • In a bowl, mix together salad dressing, vinegar and cheese. Toss together pasta, chicken, lettuce, and dressing mixture. Place in large serving bowl, and sprinkle with tomato. Garnish with croutons and Parmesan curls, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 528.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHICKEN CHALUPA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Chicken Chalupa Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 flour tortillas
2 lbs roasted chicken meat, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup salsa
1 cup green chili salsa
black olives, sliced (to garnish)
cilantro, chopped (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray large casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Lay two tortillas in bottom of dish, overlapping slightly.
  • Top with a layer of chicken, a layer of cheese, and a layer of salsas.
  • Repeat layers until dish is full, finishing with a layer of salsa (pattern should repeat 6 times).
  • Bake until hot and bubbly (25 minutes.).
  • Garnish with olives and cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.8, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 174.2, Sodium 1263.7, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4, Protein 59.5

Tips:

  • To make the chicken filling, you can use either boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using breasts, you'll need to pound them thin before cooking.
  • For the Caesar dressing, you can use either store-bought or homemade. If using store-bought, look for a dressing that is thick and creamy.
  • To make the chalupas, you can use either store-bought or homemade tortillas. If using store-bought, be sure to warm them up before filling.
  • When assembling the chalupas, be sure to add plenty of lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. You can also add other toppings, such as bacon, avocado, or croutons.
  • Serve the chalupas immediately, while they are still warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

Chicken Caesar chalupas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, flavorful, and packed with your favorite Caesar salad ingredients. Whether you are serving them as an appetizer or a main course, these chalupas are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken Caesar chalupas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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