Lydia's Chicken Chalupa

Discover the ultimate comfort food with Lydia's Chicken Chalupa, a creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed baked dish perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender shredded chicken infused with taco seasoning and green chiles, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas and smothered with a luscious sour cream and cream of chicken soup sauce. Topped with a blend of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, the casserole bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. With a touch of fresh cilantro for garnish, this irresistible dish will become your go-to for flavorful Tex-Mex dinners. Ready in under an hour, it’s an all-in-one meal your family and friends will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 8 medium-sized flour tortillas
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Boil the chicken breasts in a large pot of salted water until fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks, then set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the onion. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and diced green chiles. Cook for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors combine.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.

Step 6

Spread a small amount of the sour cream mixture evenly on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 7

Lay a tortilla flat and spoon some of the chicken mixture onto the center. Sprinkle with a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, ensuring they fit snugly in the dish.

Step 8

Pour the remaining sour cream mixture evenly over the rolled tortillas, spreading it to cover completely.

Step 9

Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy hot!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2415.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4414.6

Total Fat 236.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 1077.9mg	0%
Sodium 10317.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 244.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 40.3g
Protein 352.3g	0%

Vitamin D 170.4IU	0%
Calcium 3775.7mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 1139.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 31.2%

Carbs: 21.7%