Chicken Chihuahua Recipe

Name: Chicken Chihuahua
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large (about 3 lb.) frying chicken; 1 c. chopped bell pepper; 1 large onion (about 3/4 c.), chopped; 4 Tbsp. oil or shortening; 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chilies, chopped; 2 cans cream of chicken soup; 1 c. chicken broth; 10 oz. corn tortillas (about a doz.), cut in pieces; 4 to 6 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded; chili powder

Servings: persons

1
Simmer
2
chicken
3
in
4
seasoned
5
water (salt, garlic, bay leaf) 45
6
minutes
7
to an hour.
8
Save some broth.
9
Cool, debone and cut chicken
10
into
11
large bite sized pieces.
12
Saute onions and bell peppers in oil until tender but not brown.
13
Add soup, broth and Ro-Tel tomatoes, stirring thoroughly to remove soup lumps.
14
Heat to
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boiling
16
point.
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Spread half of the tortilla pieces in the bottom
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of
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the
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oiled pan.
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Spread half of the chicken pieces over
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the
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tortillas.
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Pour
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half
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of the soup mixture over
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the chicken.
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Repeat these three layers.
29
Sprinkle shredded
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cheese over
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the top.
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Lightly sprinkle the top with chili powder.
33
Bake in 350u00b0 oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

1112

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large (about 3 lb.) frying chicken, 1 c. chopped bell pepper, 1 large onion (about 3/4 c.), chopped, 4 Tbsp. oil or shortening, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chihuahua falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Chihuahua

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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