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Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Bake, plated

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Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Bake

  • 40 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 692 kcal / serving

A creamy, tangy chicken filling envelopes tortillas, with softened peppers and onions for a comforting weeknight bake. The contrast of tender chicken, veggies, and a melty cheese top holds together well in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ (8 oz) blockcheddar cheese
  • ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • ½ small bunchcilantro
  • 1 (14.5 oz) candiced tomatoes
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
  • ½jalapeño pepper
  • 2large flour tortillas
  • 0.375 cupplain Greek yogurt
  • ½red bell pepper
  • 1 mediumyellow onion
  • yellow onions
  • jalapeño peppers
  • red bell peppers

From the pantry: all-purpose flour, chili powder, cumin, ground, extra virgin olive oil, mayonnaise, salt

Cookware

baking dish · can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · stirring spoon · whisk or fork

Directions

  1. Heat the oven broiler and place the rack close to the heating element.
  2. In a medium pot, simmer the chicken in salted water until cooked through, then shred with a fork.
  3. In another pan, warm a splash of oil and cook the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Cut, seed, and dice the bell pepper and jalapeño; add them to the pan and sauté until softened.
  5. Season the vegetables with chili powder, cumin, and salt; cook about 5 minutes more.
  6. Stir in the drained tomatoes, then mix in the yogurt, mayo, and flour; bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer to thicken.
  7. Add the shredded chicken to the vegetable mixture and combine well.
  8. In a baking dish, place a tortilla as the base, spread with half of the chicken mixture, then top with the second tortilla and the remaining chicken mixture.
  9. Top with cheese and broil about 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  10. Trim and slice the green onions, then pick the cilantro leaves from the stems and mince them.
  11. To serve, divide the bake onto plates and finish with green onions, cilantro, and a drizzle of yogurt.

Two tips

  • Make ahead: cook the chicken and sauce base, then refrigerate; reheat and assemble with tortillas before broiling.
  • Serving idea: pair with an extra spoonful of yogurt and a few cilantro leaves for a brighter finish.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
692 kcal
Protein
59 g
Carbs
55 g
Fat
26 g
Fiber
9 g
Sodium
757 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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