Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
12 unit

tortillas

cut into pieces

16 oz

sour cream

1 cup

tomato sauce

1 unit

chicken breast

cooked and shredded

1 unit

onion

sliced

1 unit

jalapeno pepper

small

0.25 tsp

garlic powder

0.5 tsp

salt

2 cup

cheese

Step 1
~4 min

Cut tortillas into pieces.

Step 2
~4 min

Fry tortilla pieces in a skillet until golden brown.

Step 3
~4 min

In a separate skillet, heat tomato sauce with 1/2 teaspoon of oil.

Step 4
~4 min

Add salt, garlic powder, and crushed pepper to the tomato sauce.

Step 5
~4 min

Sauté the sauce for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 6
~4 min

Let the sauce cool slightly before stirring in sour cream.

Step 7
~4 min

In a casserole dish, spread a layer of fried tortillas.

Step 8
~4 min

Top the tortillas with tomato sauce mixture, cheese, shredded chicken breast, and sliced onion.

Step 9
~4 min

Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, ending with a cheese layer.

Step 10
~4 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use day-old tortillas for better texture when frying.

Add a fried egg on top for extra richness.

Garnish with cilantro and avocado.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a side of refried beans.

Top with a dollop of guacamole.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Refried beans
Guacamole
Mexican rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Traditional breakfast dish, often eaten to use up leftover tortillas

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Day of the Dead
Mexican Independence Day

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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