Best 4 Spicy Mexican Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Recipes

PRESSURE COOKER SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium high heat. Once hot, place the chicken breasts in the pressure cooker and briefly sear for half a minute on each side.
• Add the minced garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, ground cayenne, smoked paprika, oregano flakes, and the Mexican hot sauce (or red salsa). Stir to combine.
• Lower to heat to medium-low and cover the pressure cooker. Cook for 15-20 minutes (3-4 whistles), and then turn off the heat.
• Allow the pressure to release naturally (this should take 8-10 minutes), then remove the lid of the pressure cooker.
• Use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts to a chopping board or plate and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the sauce in the pressure cooker and add the chopped coriander (if using). Stir to combine.
• Use in quesadillas, tacos, nachos, burritos, sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc. If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 4-5 days.
• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Select the 'Sauté' function on the instant pot. Once the pot displays 'Hot', add olive oil in the inner pot and heat for a minute. Place the chicken breasts in the pot and briefly sear for half a minute on each side.
• Add the minced garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, ground cayenne, smoked paprika, oregano flakes, and the Mexican hot sauce (or red salsa). Stir to combine.
• Select the 'Cancel' function and close the lid. Make sure that the vent is in 'Sealing' position. Select 'Manual' and adjust the +/- buttons to set the cook time to 20 minutes.
• Once cooking has completed, allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the lid.
• Use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts to a chopping board or plate and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the sauce in the pot and add the chopped coriander (if using). Stir to combine.
• Use in quesadillas, tacos, nachos, burritos, sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc. If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 4-5 days.

SCALLOPED CHICKEN AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. In ungreased 2-quart casserole, mix contents of uncooked potatoes and sauce mix pouches (from potato mix box), boiling water, half-and-half, chicken, peas and mushrooms.
• Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes, stirring once, until potatoes are tender.
• In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until light golden brown.

SPICY SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in milk and cook, whisking constantly, for 3-5 minute or until beginning to boil and thicken. Remove from heat and whisk in cheese, salt, oregano, cumin and pepper until smooth; set aside.
• Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Arrange one-third of the slices into greased 8-inch baking dish. Spread with half of the salsa.
• Repeat layers once and layer remaining potato slices on top. Pour cheese sauce over top and around sides to cover evenly and reach bottom of dish.
• Sprinkle with pickled jalapeno peppers, if using.
• Cover with foil or lid and bake in a 375F oven for 1 hour.
• Uncover and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and potatoes are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

LINDA'S MEXICAN SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Layer half the potatoes and ham in a baking dish.
• Combine flour and milk in a covered container, and shake well, removing all lumps with a fork. Pour into a saucepan, and cook over med-high heat until the mixture thickens.
• Add tomatoes, onions, half the cheese, and chili seasonings to the pan. Mix well, and allow cheese to melt.
• Pour half the tomato mixture over the potatoes and ham.
• Place remaining potatoes and ham on top, and pour the rest of sauce mixture over potatoes.
• Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 350, for 30-35 minutes.