Tex-Mex Chicken Al a King Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Chicken Al a King
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup onion, diced; 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 6 tablespoons butter; ½ cup flour; 4 tablespoons chicken base; 1 pinch pepper; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 5 cups milk; 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced; 1 jalapeno, chopped; 1 ¾ cups cheddar cheese (Shredded); ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 17 flour tortillas; 2 cups cheddar cheese (Shredded)

Servings: persons

1 cup onion, diced
4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 tablespoons butter
½ cup flour
4 tablespoons chicken base
1 pinch pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
5 cups milk
2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 ¾ cups cheddar cheese (Shredded)
¼ cup parmesan cheese
17 flour tortillas
2 cups cheddar cheese (Shredded)

1
Saute onion until tender; set aside.
2
Place chicken on sheet pan and cook in 350-degree oven for 20 minutes or until done.
3
Dice chicken and set aside.
4
Melt butter in sauce pan.
5
Add flour and whisk until smooth.
6
Add chicken base and spices and cook on low heat for 4-6 minutes.
7
Add milk while stirring with whisk (warm milk works better).
8
Bring sauce to a boil.
9
Decrease heat and let cook for 3 minutes.
10
Add chicken, diced tomatoes, jalapeno, cheddar cheese, and parmesan to sauce.
11
Tear tortillas into small bite-size pieces.
12
Layer tortillas and sauce 2-3 times in a greased 9x13-inch pan.
13
Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
14
Uncover and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
15
Place back in oven (uncovered) until cheese melts.
16
Serve.

3222

kcal

Calories

Fat

364

Carbs

230

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup onion, diced, 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 tablespoons butter, ½ cup flour, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Chicken Al a King 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.

Tex-Mex Chicken Al a King

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