TORTILLA CHICKEN WITH CHEESE SAUCE

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Our children are grown and out of the nest, but when they come home, they frequently request this for dinner. The creamy cheese sauce complements the spicy chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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)
CHEESE SAUCE:
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

Steps:

  • 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., Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°., 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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Claudia Bode
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica Mundi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Trishanna Bajracharya
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Maddies wrld
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Cooking Fun
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Saheed Hassan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Shadow Swift4
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sufyan Jameel
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Ebruba Joshua
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bob Dom
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Donna Dial
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ko Hein Ko Ko
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.