Tortilla Crusted Chicken A La Mexicana Ragu Recipes

TORTILLA CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl, combine crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, black pepper and salt.
• Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into long strips and place in a large resealable bag.
• Melt butter in the microwave. Pour the butter into the resealable bag with the chicken and shake until coated.
• Pour the tortilla crumb mix into the bag and shake thoroughly until all of the chicken strips are thoroughly covered.
• Place the chicken strips on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Enjoy!

TORTILLA CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Stir together the flour with the taco seasoning in another bowl. Place the beaten egg in another bowl
• Crush the tortilla chips with a food processor or blender. Set aside in another bowl.
• Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture, shake off the excess, dip in the beaten egg, and then coat evenly with the tortilla chips.
• Lightly coat chicken on each side with cooking spray; arrange chicken on wire rack. Repeat the steps until all chicken are coated. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• To assemble taco bowl, fill it with lettuce, add the tortilla chicken, top with tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream and avocados. Serve with lime wedges.

TORTILLA A LA MEXICANA

Steps:

• Poach the chicken breast in water or chicken stock for 10 minutes.
• Cool and cut into cubes.
• Place the tomato and chili powder in a blender and blend until is forms a smooth puree.
• Heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the butter in a skillet and cook the puree over moderate heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the chicken cubes and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Beat the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of butter in an omelet pan over high heat until the butter foams.
• Pour in the beaten eggs and stir rapidly with the back of a fork until the eggs are cooked but still soft and moist.
• Add the chicken mixture and tip the pan to roll the omelet over the filling, using the fork to assist.
• Roll out of the pan onto a warm serving platter.

MEXICAN CHICKEN TORTILLA LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken, stirring and breaking into crumbles until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour diced tomatoes with chiles and their liquid into the skillet and add taco seasoning. Stir to incorporate.
• Combine 8 ounces enchilada sauce, 4 ounces queso fresco, Mexican crema, and egg in a bowl.
• Pour remaining enchilada sauce into the bottom of an 8x6-inch glass casserole dish. Trim tortillas to have a straight edge if desired. Lay two tortillas in the enchilada sauce in the dish. Place some chicken mixture on top and ladle some enchilada sauce mixture over. Repeat layers. Top with remaining queso fresco and Cheddar cheese.
• Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes more. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.