Best 8 Chicken Tortilla Bake Recipes

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**Indulge in a Flavorful Culinary Journey with Chicken Tortilla Bake: A Symphony of Mexican Delights**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that brings together the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Embark on a delectable adventure with our Chicken Tortilla Bake, a harmonious blend of succulent chicken, melted cheese, tender tortillas, and a zesty enchilada sauce. This savory dish is a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

This comprehensive guide presents a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique take on the classic Chicken Tortilla Bake. From traditional to innovative, these recipes cater to a range of preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, you'll find the perfect recipe to create a mouthwatering Chicken Tortilla Bake that will impress your family and friends.

Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Mexico with our Traditional Chicken Tortilla Bake recipe, which stays true to the essence of this classic dish. For a creamy and indulgent twist, try our Sour Cream Chicken Tortilla Bake, where the addition of sour cream creates a velvety sauce that perfectly complements the other ingredients.

If you're seeking a healthier alternative, our Healthy Chicken Tortilla Bake is a delightful option that doesn't compromise on taste. With a focus on fresh ingredients and lean protein, this recipe allows you to enjoy this beloved dish without sacrificing your health goals.

For those with a preference for bold and spicy flavors, our Spicy Chicken Tortilla Bake is sure to satisfy. This recipe elevates the heat level with the addition of chili peppers and spices, creating a tantalizing dish that will set your taste buds ablaze.

Finally, our Vegetarian Chicken Tortilla Bake offers a delicious plant-based alternative that is equally flavorful and satisfying. This recipe swaps out the chicken for hearty vegetables, ensuring that vegetarians and meat-lovers alike can enjoy this culinary delight.

With our comprehensive guide, you'll have a recipe for every occasion and preference. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE



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Mother frequently made this comforting chicken tortilla casserole when I was growing up. Our family would scrape the pan clean. Chicken, cheese and zippy green chiles are a mouthwatering mix.-Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 small onion, finely chopped
12 corn tortillas, warmed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream and green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, chiles, broth, soups and onion; set aside. Layer half of the tortillas in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cutting to fit pan if desired. Top with half of the chicken mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1007mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE



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An easy recipe to make in the microwave or oven. Absolutely delicious.

Provided by Shay

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup chopped onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles, drained
3 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and cumin.
  • Grease a 9x12-inch microwave-safe baking dish and place 4 tortillas in a layer into the bottom of the dish. Top with 1 can green chilies, half the chicken, half the soup mix, half the Cheddar cheese, and half the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers, ending with Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Cook in microwave oven on high until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese topping is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 114.8 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 975 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE



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A creamy chicken and cheese casserole with bell pepper, onion and spicy tomatoes

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings (1 cup each)

Number Of Ingredients 9

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 oz each) condensed reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
9 corn tortillas (6 inch), torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup shredded reduced fat Colby Jack cheese (1 cup = 4 oz)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray 8x8-inch baking dish and medium skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add bell pepper and onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring several times.
  • 2. Stir in broth, soup, undrained tomatoes and chicken; blend well. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • 3. Layer 1/3 each of the tortilla pieces, chicken mixture and cheese evenly in baking dish. Repeat layers twice more. Bake uncovered 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE



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Seasoned chicken breast strips layered with tortilla strips are baked in a creamy sauce with tomatoes and corn and topped with shredded Mexican cheese blend.

Provided by Tyson Chicken

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Tyson® Grilled & Ready®

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
3 cups Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Frozen Fajita Chicken Breast Strips
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine soup, undrained tomatoes, and corn; set aside.
  • Sprinkle one-third of tortilla strips over bottom of an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Spread half of the Grilled & Ready® Fajita Chicken Strips over tortilla strips; spoon half of the soup mixture on top. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of tortilla strips.
  • Bake, covered, 40 minutes or until bubbly around the edges. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 54.4 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 849.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR TORTILLA BAKE



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You get two for the price of one in this combo enchilada/lasagna casserole. You get all the flavors of the Mexican staple, and all the ease of layering lasagna. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), cut into 1-inch strips
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken, cumin and salt in 1 tablespoon oil until chicken is no longer pink., Combine the refried beans and tomatoes; spread 1 cup into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with 24 tortilla strips; layer with half of the corn, bean mixture, chicken and cheese. Repeat layers. , Using remaining tortilla strips, make a lattice crust over filling; brush with remaining oil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted., Serve immediately or, before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHICKEN AND TORTILLA ENCHILADA BAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups prepared enchilada sauce
9 corn tortillas (6-inch)
2 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce into a shallow dish. Dip 3 tortillas into the enchilada sauce and turn to coat. Line the pie plate with the coated tortillas, overlapping as needed. Top with half the chicken and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat the layers. Coat the remaining tortillas with the enchilada sauce and place on top. Spread with the remaining enchilada sauce.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the filling is hot and bubbling. Top with the remaining cheese and bake until the cheese is melted.

SPINACH AND CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE



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Categories     Chicken     Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 chicken cutlets (about 1 pound)
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups store-bought salsa verde
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
4 large (8″) flour tortillas
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3 cups baby spinach (about 1/4 pound)
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the pan and cook, turning once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then shred the meat. Whisk together the salsa verde and ricotta; season with salt and pepper. In a greased 9-inch square baking dish, layer one-third of the salsa mixture, tortillas, chicken, onion, spinach and pepper jack; repeat twice. Bake until golden-brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN TORTILLA CHIP BAKE



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A friend shared this with us at a party a year or two ago, and we really enjoyed it. The tomatoes don't get baked too much, remaining fresh, and it has a nice creamy yet crispy texture that is really satisfying.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) soup cans water
1 onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
salsa, to thin soups so mixture pours easy
2 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 -1 1/2 cup colby-monterey jack cheese
0.5 (11 ounce) bag tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Layer tortilla chips in large casserole dish.
  • Top with half the chicken pieces.
  • Combine first six ingredients and pour half of mixture over chicken and chips.
  • Top with cheese. Repeat.
  • Heat in microwave or oven until cheese is melted.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you save time and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Choose High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your dish. Whenever possible, opt for organic, fresh, and locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the chicken, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will result in soggy meat.
  • Use a Large Baking Dish: When assembling the casserole, make sure to use a large enough baking dish. This will prevent the casserole from overflowing and will ensure that the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the casserole until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through and has a delicious, crispy crust.

Conclusion:

The Chicken Tortilla Bake is a versatile and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With its combination of tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and melted cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a delicious and hassle-free meal, give the Chicken Tortilla Bake a try!

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