While I’m not the bravest in the kitchen, I do try new recipes from time to time. We dairy farm so, even though it drives my husband nuts some times, I enjoy having meals with chicken from time to time. (He thinks because we butcher our own heifers that we should stick to eating only beef.) It’s funny though because he sure does rave about some of my dishes that contain chicken! One dish in particular that he favors is my Creamy Chicken Torillas. I got this recipe from an awesome friend about 10 years ago and have perfected it for my family.
Creamy Chicken Tortillas
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 3/4 cup flour
- 4 1/2 cups milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2# chicken breasts, cooked and cubed (pan fry, bake, or purchase pre-cooked)
- 3/4 cup salsa (choose mild or hot based on family preference)
- 15 (6″) tortilla shells
- parsley
Step 1: Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2: In a kettle on medium heat, whisk mayo and flour together while slowly adding milk.
Step 3: Bring to a boil, whisking or stirring constantly and cook till thickened.
Step 4: Add 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese and stir well.
Step 5: Take 1/3 of the white cheese sauce and set aside for later. (The measurement does not need to be exact.)
Step 6: To the 2/3 sauce mixture still in the kettle, add: cubed chicken, salsa, and 1 teaspoon parsley. Mix well.
Step 7: Cut tortilla shells into quarter sized pieces and mix into kettle mixture.
Step 8: Spray or grease a 9×13 pan and pour mixture in.
Step 9: Top with the 1/3 white cheese sauce.
Step 10: Sprinkle a layer of cheese over the top and add a little sprinkle of parsley.
Bake for 25 minutes or till the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Remove from oven and let set for about 5 minutes. Then serve and enjoy! It’s creamy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious!
This recipe should easily feed 6 adults and possibly more depending on what side dishes you serve with it. It’s always a crowd pleaser for me and I repeatedly get requests for the recipe. Bon Appétit!
I’m a city girl turned country by my awesome husband and we have three busy boys and two darling daughters. I love spending time with my family, reading Karen Kingsbury novels, and catching up with friends while our kiddos have play dates. I’m blessed beyond measure and can’t wait to see what God has in store.
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This post currently has 33 responses.
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Michelle S
This looks really good – we need some new recipes to try for supper. We’re stuck in a rut with the same old dinners lately.
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We get stuck in a rut too so I love hearing about yummy recipes from others! If you give this a try, report back if your family likes 🙂
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Deborah D
These look really yummy. I can’t wait to make them.
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Amber Ludwig
Omgosh yummo!! Totally making this asap!! We love mexican food but are so tired of the typical tacos and enchiladas that I make all the time!!
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Anne
Just pinned this for future reference. This is exactly the type of meal that is always a hit at our house. I love the idea of cutting up the tortillas–so much easier to serve and eat than layering or filling and rolling them. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!
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It took me a few years of making before it occurred to cut them up like that! It saves SO much time, is easier to eat, and tastes amazing! Enjoy!
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Barrie
This looks really good! I love how easy it is and creamy. I can see why it’s a family favorite!
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Lauryn R
Yummy!! Your chicken recipe sounds absolutely delicious! My husband is not a fan of chicken either, so I am always trying to find new and exciting ways to cook it. 🙂 I can’t wait to make this, thank you so much for sharing!
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Lynne B
Creamy and cheesy! Just the way we like it!
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Sarah L
The only thing I’d add would be some green chilis in the sauce.
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Terry Stevens
These look so delicious. I will have to make these for my family. This is an awesome recipe for leftover chicken.
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DELISH, I never had chicken tortillas like ever. Sounds really good and tasty. A lot of steps but if you have help it’ll be a piece of cake (:
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gloria patterson
THIS SOUNDS AND LOOKS SO GOOD! i think I will try to make this some time this week.
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John Smith
That is a great recipe with all that chicken and cheese! Thank you!
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I made this with a few little changes and it was wonderful! Made a big pot and there were no leftovers
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This Chicken Tortillas looks so good! I just bookmarked this for future post – I might have to try this for a special occasion soon!
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Jerry Marquardt
All of these look so delicious, I don’t care which meal. It could be breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is very nice.
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shannon fowler
This looks so delicious. I pretty much only eat chicken and turkey, so it can get old if I don’t find new recipes. I really think this would be a hit in my family.
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rochelle haynes
This is looking good like to try this
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Kimberly Flickinger
These chicken torillas look very good, definitely going to make for my family for dinner.
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Mary Gardner
I think this would be a dish with no leftovers at my house. My daughter and I will be making this soon. Thanks for sharing!
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These look very easy to make, definitely a recipe I will be trying.
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This recipe would be a lovely and delicious change from our supper menus and it looks so delicious! Thank you. 🙂
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denise low
Thank you for the recipe. This looks delicious and I know my family would love it.
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That looks and sounds amazing! I wish it could be made dairy free! The df cheese is not good. 😛
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Susan Hartman
I’ve been looking for some new recipes. My daughter & I both love Mexican food. My husband will learn to love it! Thanks for sharing.
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ellen beck
This looks good and something our family would enjoy. Goodness knows I serve a lot of chicken and this would be a nice addition. It looks like a comfort food!
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Amy D
This is such a unique way to prepare chicken. Such a good comfort food for these cold days.
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monique s
These look great. The family loves mexican food. These seem a bit like the enchiladas the kids love so will give this a try for sure.
That really sounds so good. I know my husband would really like this. Thank you for the recipe. I will try it.