Delicious and Easy Creamy Chicken Tortilla Bake Recipe

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Delicious and Easy Creamy Chicken Tortilla Bake Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on December 27, 2023

This creamy chicken tortilla bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, gooey cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips. It is a perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will love. The creamy sauce is made with sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and a blend of spices to add depth of flavor. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is a quick and easy dinner option. Serve it with a side salad or some steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • Cilantro (for garnish)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, diced onion, diced bell pepper, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  3. Place half of the tortillas in the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, overlapping slightly. Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas and spread evenly. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
  4. Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the top of the casserole.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
  7. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Tortilla chips were first mass-produced in Los Angeles in the late 1940s.
  • Cheddar cheese is one of the most popular cheeses in America and was named after the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England.
  • Sour cream is made by fermenting regular cream with lactic acid bacteria, giving it a tangy flavor.