Viva La Chicken

Viva La Chicken
Viva La Chicken
The first time I had Viva La Chicken was when my dear friend Nelene brought this when my Grandpa George passed away. Being a native Californian, I love Mexican food. It's one of my comfort foods.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Served Person: 8
contains white meat tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 4 whole chicken breasts or cook ahead
  • 1 dozen corn tortillas
  • 1 onion grated
  • 1-1/2 cans green chile salsa
  • 1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated grated
  • 1-2 tablespoonful chicken stock/ broth/water
  • Carbohydrate 14.2597499054361 g
  • Cholesterol 118.4577485625 mg
  • Fat 31.90247692725 g
  • Fiber 1.70163003181964 g
  • Protein 35.5889339931222 g
  • Saturated Fat 15.54246496005 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (324g)
  • Sodium 1424.4459147125 mg
  • Sugar 12.5581198736165 g
  • Trans Fat 2.8853750181875 g
  • Calories 486 calories

Viva La Chicken: A Comforting Dish for All Occasions

As a native Californian, I have always been a huge fan of Mexican food. It's one of my go-to comfort foods, and I love trying new dishes. Viva La Chicken is one of those dishes that I recently discovered, and it has quickly become a favorite. It's a simple dish to make, but it's packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the combination of soups, milk, onion, and salsa creates a delicious sauce. The tortillas add a nice touch of texture, and the cheese melts perfectly on top. I love serving Viva La Chicken with a side of rice and beans, but it's also great on its own. It's a dish that's perfect for any occasion, whether you're having a casual get-together with friends or a formal dinner party. Give it a try, and I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do!

Step-by-step

    • Wrap chicken breasts in foil and bake at 400 degrees for an hour or until tender.
    • Bone chicken and cut into large pieces.
    • Cut tortillas into 1-inch strips or squares.
    • Mix soups,milk, onion and salsa.
    • Grease a large shallow baking dish.
    • Place a tablespoonful or two of chicken stock or broth or water in bottom of baking dish.
    • Place a layer of tortillas in baking dish, then chicken, then soup mixture.
    • Continue layers until all ingredients are used, ending with soup mixture.
    • Top with cheese.
    • Let stand in refrigerator 24 hours to allow flavors to blend.
    • Bake at 300 degrees for 1-1/2 hours.