Mexican Chicken – Paula and Jamie Deen

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 3

Mexican Chicken - Paula and Jamie Deen is a hearty meal with creamy and tangy flavors that will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling full and satisfied.

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

372

Sugar

Fat

16g

Mexican Chicken - Paula and Jamie Deen is a classic Tex-Mex dish that is beloved by many. It is a rich and comforting meal with creamy, tangy flavors that will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling full and satisfied. This recipe is a perfect way to use up leftover cooked chicken from previous meals. The dish is made by layering flour tortillas, cooked chicken, and a mixture of canned soups and tomatoes, which is then topped with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese. The end result is a hot, bubbly, and flavorful casserole that is perfect to serve for a family dinner or to bring to a potluck.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese soup, cream of mushroom soup, and canned tomatoes. Mix well.
3.	Add leftover cooked chicken to the bowl and stir until the chicken is coated in the soup mixture.
4.	Take a large baking dish and layer a few flour tortillas on the bottom.
5.	Spread 1/3 of the chicken soup mixture over the tortillas.
6.	Sprinkle 1/3 of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken soup mixture.
7.	Repeat steps 4-6 until you have used up all ingredients, ending with a layer of cheese.
8.	Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9.	Serve hot with some chopped cilantro garnish, if desired.

PROS

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken, saving you time and money.

The creamy and tangy flavors of the dish pair perfectly with the crispy texture of the tortillas, making for a mouthwatering meal.

CONS

This recipe contains canned soups, which can be high in sodium.

It is not a suitable recipe for those who are lactose intolerant.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of protein and calcium, thanks to the use of chicken and cheese.
Tomatoes used in the recipe are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
However, the canned soups used in the recipe can be high in sodium, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 can cream of chicken soup
	1 can cheddar cheese soup
	1 can cream of mushroom soup
	1 can tomatoes ( can use Ro-Tel tomatoes )
	4 cups leftover cooked chicken
	1 package flour tortillas
	2 cups shredded cheddar cheese