Monterey Cheese and Chicken Tortillas
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Monterey Cheese and Chicken Tortillas! Perfectly seasoned and tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to perfection, shredded, and paired with gooey Monterey Jack cheese for a flavor-packed filling that's tucked inside crispy, golden flour tortillas. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy evenings or casual gatherings. Serve these cheesy chicken tortillas with dollops of tangy sour cream, zesty salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a fiesta of flavors that's sure to delight. Whether you're looking for a satisfying snack or a crowd-pleasing main dish, these tortillas are guaranteed to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 pieces Flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Sour cream, for serving
- 0.5 cup Salsa, for serving
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy pan. This will ensure they cook evenly.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken rests, heat a clean, dry skillet over medium-high heat to prepare the tortillas.
Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
Place one tortilla in the heated skillet and sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla.
Top the cheese with a portion of the shredded chicken and fold the tortilla in half to create a semi-circle. Press down lightly with a spatula.
Cook the tortilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden and crisp.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and chicken.
Serve the tortillas warm with sour cream, salsa, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro (if using). Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.2 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.9 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 506 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 5962 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 174.7 g | 349% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1797 mg | 138% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1626 mg | 35% | |
*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.
