Mexican Chicken Bake

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A comforting, cheesy casserole layered with seasoned chicken, spicy tomatoes, and tender tortillas.
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This Mexican Chicken Bake is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. It combines tender boiled chicken with a savory mix of cream soups, sharp cheddar cheese, and zesty Ro-Tel tomatoes and onions. The base consists of flour tortillas softened in rich chicken broth, creating a lasagna-like texture that soaks up all the delicious flavors. It’s a one-dish meal that comes together quickly with pantry staples, offering a warm, bubbly, and satisfying experience for the whole family. Serve it straight from the oven for a hearty, home-style dinner that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare.

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Mexican Chicken Bake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 46.3

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This Mexican Chicken Bake is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. It combines tender boiled chicken with a savory mix of cream soups, sharp cheddar cheese, and zesty Ro-Tel tomatoes and onions. The base consists of flour tortillas softened in rich chicken broth, creating a lasagna-like texture that soaks up all the delicious flavors. It&# 226;ÂÂs a one-dish meal that comes together quickly with pantry staples, offering a warm, bubbly, and satisfying experience for the whole family. Serve it straight from the oven for a hearty, home-style dinner that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177ðC).
  2. Place the chicken pieces in a pot of water and boil until fully cooked and tender.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pot, reserving the broth in the pot.
  4. Discard the skin and bones, then cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, chopped onion, grated cheddar cheese, garlic salt, chili powder, and Ro-Tel tomatoes.
  6. Dip the flour tortillas briefly into the reserved hot chicken broth to soften them.
  7. Line the bottom of a large baking dish with a layer of the softened tortillas.
  8. Spread the chicken and tomato mixture evenly over the tortillas.
  9. Pour the cans of cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soup over the chicken layer.
  10. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until the soup is bubbly and the dish is heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 46.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.6g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 70.8mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 6.1g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 1.1g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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