Tortilla Chicken With Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Tortilla Chicken With Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1-3/4 cups crushed tortilla chips (about 9 ounces); 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 3 pounds); 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-3/4 cups crushed tortilla chips (about 9 ounces)
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper

1
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, taco seasoning and salt. Place butter in another shallow bowl and tortilla chips in a third bowl. Coat chicken in flour mixture, then dip in butter and coat with tortillas.
2
Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170u00b0-175u00b0.
3
Meanwhile, for cheese sauce, in a saucepan, saute onion in butter until softened. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add remaining sauce ingredients, stirring until cheese is melted. Serve with chicken.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 envelope taco seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Chicken With Cheese Sauce 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.

Tortilla Chicken With Cheese Sauce

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