Marylou’s Chicken El Toro

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 2

Authentic Chicken El Toro recipe with picante sauce and Monterey Jack cheese

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

410

Sugar

Fat

19g

Chicken El Toro is a Tex-Mex style dish that has become popular in many parts of the world. It is a twist on the classic chicken fajitas, using picante sauce and Monterey Jack cheese to give it an extra kick of flavor. The dish is named after El Toro, a popular restaurant in California where it was first created. Chicken El Toro is easy to prepare and is perfect for a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love. Serve with a fresh salad or some Mexican rice for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
2.	Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish
3.	Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes
4.	Add chicken and cook for about 10 minutes or until browned on all sides
5.	Stir in picante sauce and cheese until cheese is melted and sauce is heated through
6.	Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas and roll up, place seam side down in prepared baking dish
7.	Top with black olives if desired
8.	Bake for 10 minutes or until heated through
9.	Serve with sour cream if desired

PROS

This recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and can be ready in under an hour
The picante sauce and Monterey Jack cheese give the dish a delicious, slightly spicy flavor

CONS

This recipe is quite high in calories and fat due to the cheese and the tortillas
It may not be suitable for those on a low-carb or low-fat diet

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is low in fat
Eating chicken has been linked to reducing the risk of cancer and improving heart health
Tomatoes, which are used to make picante sauce, are high in antioxidants and are good for digestion
Cheese can be high in calcium, which is essential for bone health but moderation is key as it is also high in fat and calories

	4 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
	1 small onion , diced
	1 jar mild picante sauce
	1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
	8 flour tortillas
	1/2 cup sliced black olives ( optional )
	1/2 cup sour cream ( optional )