Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Bake

This Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Bake is an easy dinner recipe filled with delicious cheese sauce and chicken. It is also inexpensive!

This comforting chicken tortilla casserole features chicken, cheese and salsa for a mouthwatering family dinner.

This casserole is a great way to enjoy Mexican inspired flavors any night of the week.

It’s also a perfect make ahead meal for busy weeknights since it freezes really well.

How to freeze the Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Cover the cooled – baked casserole tightly with plastic wrap. Then Freeze.

Thaw in refrigerator overnight.

Remove from refrigerator for 1 hour before baking.

Preheat oven to 350° then bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through, should be about 45 minutes.

About the Ingredients for the Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Chicken – I usually cook my own, but you could totally shred or chop up a rotisserie chicken.

Miracle Whip – Adds a bit of creamy zip.

Flour – All purpose flour, to thicken the sauce.

Cheese – An old cheddar works best but I mean a pepper jack could be nice here too.

Salsa – The salsa adds so much flavour to the dish. Select a chunky salsa with the heat you are looking for.

Cilantro – or not. Feel free to omit if you are like me and hate it.

Tortillas – Flour or corn tortillas. Your preference.

Looking for more Mexican Inspired Recipes?

Check out some of my favourite dishes inspired by Mexico.

This Mexican Macaroni Salad recipe is a very versatile summer salad perfect for picnics and barbecues.

This recipe for Mexican Grilled Avocado Eggs with Fresh Tomato Salsa is the perfect summer meal! 

This Mexi-Casa cheese dip has been a family favourite for decades. It’s a fabulous appetizer for any party or family get-together.

Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Bake

adapted from Kraft

Ingredients:

1/2 Miracle Whip Light
1/2 flour3 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 boneless chicken breasts cooked and cubed
1 cup salsa (hot salsa for spicy, mild salsa for slightly tangy)
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
16 small tortillas – or 8 large tortillas

Directions:

Heat oven to 375F.

In a medium saucepan place Miracle Whip, flour gradually stirring in milk.  (CAUTION: mixture will lump if not whisked quickly while adding milk)

Once thickened (approx. 5 mins) add 1.5 cups of cheese, cook until melted.

Take 1 cup of sauce out and set aside.

Add cilantro, chicken and salsa to saucepan.

Fill each tortilla with mixture – fold in ends and roll.  

Place in baking dish seam side down.

Once all are filled and rolled pour reserved 1 cup of sauce over tortillas, top with 1/2 cup shredded cheese.

Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.