TORTILLA CHICKEN WITH CHEESE SAUCE

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Our children are grown and out of the nest, but when they come home, they frequently request this for dinner. The creamy cheese sauce complements the spicy chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-3/4 cups crushed tortilla chips (about 9 ounces)
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 3 pounds)
CHEESE SAUCE:
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, taco seasoning and salt. Place butter in another shallow bowl and tortilla chips in a third bowl. Coat chicken in flour mixture, then dip in butter and coat with tortillas., Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°., Meanwhile, for cheese sauce, in a saucepan, saute onion in butter until softened. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add remaining sauce ingredients, stirring until cheese is melted. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts :

Afghan Ammann
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


rochelle miller
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Shakeelshah Hamdani
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This is my go-to recipe for tortilla chicken with cheese sauce. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Black Mafia Sadar
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I tried this recipe last night, and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Tara Latson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests. I usually serve it with rice or mashed potatoes.


Peter Oduro
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This dish was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and dry, and the cheese sauce was grainy and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Chicken Choy
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Meh.


Anithe Motsamai
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Not bad! The chicken was a bit dry, but the cheese sauce was delicious. I'll try it again with some adjustments.


Evans Cudjoe
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it three times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce is to die for. Highly recommend!


Juneed Ali
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well this dish turned out. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy. My kids loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Raj Komar
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I've tried many tortilla chicken recipes before, but this one definitely takes the cake. The secret is in the homemade cheese sauce - it's so rich and flavorful, it really elevates the dish.


Muhammad Giie
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This tortilla chicken with cheese sauce was an absolute hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and tender, while the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved how easy it was to make - it only took about 30 minutes from start to fi