Best 7 Monterey Cheese And Chicken Tortillas Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Monterey cheese and chicken tortillas, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish, rooted in Mexican cuisine, combines the richness of Monterey cheese, the succulent texture of chicken, and the comforting warmth of tortillas. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or a showstopping dish for your next gathering, our diverse collection of recipes caters to every occasion. From the classic simplicity of our Monterey chicken and cheese quesadillas to the innovative fusion of our Asian-inspired chicken tacos with Monterey Jack cheese, each recipe promises a unique culinary adventure. So, prepare to embark on a flavor-filled expedition as we explore the delightful world of Monterey cheese and chicken tortillas.

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MONTEREY CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup coarsely crumbled tortilla chips
2 cups cubed cooked chicken OR turkey
1 can (about 15 ounces) cream-style corn
3/4 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olive
2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
Chopped green or red pepper
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Layer the crumbled chips, chicken, corn and picante sauce in a 1-quart casserole. Top with the olives and cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Top with the pepper. Serve with the chips.

MONTEREY CHEESE AND CHICKEN TORTILLAS



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Make and share this Monterey Cheese and Chicken Tortillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (2 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup olive, sliced
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
8 corn tortillas or 8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Cube or grate the cheese.
  • Saute onion and garlice in butter for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and spices. Bring to boil and simmer uncovered 20 minutes.
  • Blend liquid from mushrooms with flour. Stir into tomato mixture.
  • Add mushrooms, olives and chicken. Cook stirring until thick.
  • Divide chicken mixture between the 8 tortillas and sprinkle the 1 cup of cheese between them.
  • Roll and place in dish seam side down and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Place under broiler until cheese melts.
  • Serve.

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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I started making this delicious dish about 15 years ago, after my husband and I were married.- Pamela Hoekstra, Hudsonville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
10 flour tortillas (6 inches), torn into bite-size pieces
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the broth, onion and celery to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Place in a large bowl; add chicken, tortillas, soup, chilies, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and pepper., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with salsa and remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g 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 MONTEREY



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This is a delicious entree - easy to make and elegant enough for a dinner party!!!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Breaded

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter, divided
½ cup chopped onion
8 large mushrooms, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ cup white wine
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, mushrooms and garlic. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, chicken stock, celery salt, white pepper and white wine. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and well blended, about 10 minutes. Mix 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese into the thickened sauce mixture, and stir until melted.
  • In a shallow medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken breast halves in the flour mixture to coat. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned on all sides. Arrange breast halves in the prepared baking dish, and cover with the sauce.
  • Top chicken breast halves with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 484.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

MONTEREY CHICKEN



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As colorful as spring itself, Crystal Heese's tender and tasty chicken entree is sure to become a popular supper standby. "It's been my husband's favorite meal since before we were married," she writes from Quitman, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons barbecue sauce
2 cooked bacon strips
1/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 teaspoon minced chives

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. , Top each with barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomato and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

MONTEREY CHICKEN



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Classic Monterey Chicken with sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms. It's worth the extra time!!

Provided by Leigh

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup teriyaki marinade sauce
½ pound bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, cut into long slices
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
4 slices mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Pour marinade over chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade and discard the rest.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • In same skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Saute onion, bell pepper and mushrooms for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup of marinade and simmer until soft. Drain and set onion mixture aside.
  • Top baked chicken with bacon strips. Add onion mixture and top each breast with a slice of cheese. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 140.2 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 2806.6 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

Tips:

  • Select high-quality Monterey Jack cheese that is freshly grated for optimal melting and flavor in the tortilla.
  • Use flavorful and tender chicken for the filling. Consider using boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill or pan-fry the chicken instead of boiling it.
  • Customize the vegetable filling according to your preference. Some other suitable vegetables include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • For a creamy sauce, use a combination of sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Adjust the proportions to achieve the desired consistency and tanginess.
  • To make the tortillas extra crispy, brush them with butter or oil before cooking in a hot skillet.
  • Serve the tortillas immediately after assembling to maintain their freshness and warmth.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, and additional cheese for an appetizing presentation.

Conclusion:

These Monterey Cheese and Chicken Tortillas offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making them a perfect meal or snack. The tender chicken, melted cheese, and flavorful vegetables come together harmoniously within the crispy tortilla shell. Experiment with different ingredients and cooking methods to create your unique variation of this versatile dish. Whether you prefer a classic or a more customized version, these tortillas are sure to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and indulge in this irresistible culinary creation!

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