Best 5 Tortilla Chicken With Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our versatile tortilla chicken with cheese sauce, a delectable dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken, the richness of cheese, and the comforting warmth of tortillas. This recipe offers a symphony of textures, from the crispy tortillas to the tender chicken and the gooey melted cheese. With its ease of preparation and customizable ingredients, this dish promises a satisfying and flavorful experience. Dive into a world of culinary delight as we explore variations of this classic recipe, including a creamy mushroom and cheese filling, a tangy salsa verde topping, and a flavorful chipotle sauce. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this versatile and delicious tortilla chicken with cheese sauce extravaganza.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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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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.

CHICKEN & CHEESE TORTILLA PIE



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Trust me when I say this hearty dish can be assembled in minutes, then devoured even quicker with no leftovers. -Karen Kuebler, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, warm enchilada sauce over medium heat. Dip four tortillas, one at a time, in sauce to coat both sides; arrange on bottom of a greased 9-in. pie plate, overlapping to fit., Layer with 1 cup chicken, 1 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons olives. Repeat tortilla and chicken layers. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and olives., Bake 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. If desired, serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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Always a hearty family favorite, Chicken Tortilla Casserole makes the most of convenient ingredients while packing tons of rich flavor in every creamy bite!

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup onion (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (4-ounce) cans chopped chiles
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 dozen corn tortillas (cut into 1/2 strips)
2 1/2-- 3 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
4 cups or 1 large rotisserie chicken (cooked and shredded)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent. Add the cumin, oregano and black pepper and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add chilies, including the juice, both soups, and chicken broth and whisk until mixture is combined and smooth.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of the sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread 1/3 flat of tortillas in a flat layer on top, 1/3 of the remaining sauce, 1/2 the chicken, 1/3 of the cheese.
  • Continue with the second layer of 1/3 of tortillas, 1/3 of the sauce, the remainder of the chicken, 1/3 of the cheese.
  • Finish with the third and last layer with the remaining the tortillas, the sauce, and the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes or until heated through the center and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the recipe, Calories 747 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 51 g, Fat 54 g, SaturatedFat 30 g, Cholesterol 184 mg, Sodium 1338 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2.7 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g

CHEESY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Chicken tortilla soup with cream cheese.

Provided by 3zdaddy

Categories     Tortilla Soup

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
¾ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
8 ounces extra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
½ cup crushed tortilla chips, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in chicken broth, chili beans, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chiles, and enchilada sauce. Add chili powder, seasoned salt, paprika, cumin, and pepper; stir to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Once the soup is boiling, stir in cream cheese. Reduce heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in chicken. Serve topped with tortilla chips, sour cream, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1634.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili powder for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have a grill pan, you can cook the chicken in a regular skillet over medium heat.
  • To make the cheese sauce extra creamy, use a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and cream cheese.
  • If you don't have any tortillas on hand, you can use flatbreads or even pita bread.
  • To make the tortillas more crispy, heat them up in a skillet or on a griddle before filling them.

Conclusion:

Tortilla chicken with cheese sauce is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the cheese sauce is creamy and delicious. The tortillas add a nice crunch and help to hold everything together. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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