Ingredients:
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4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
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1 can cream of celery soup
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1 cup milk or cream
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1 cup chicken stock
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1 cup corn
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 packet of taco seasoning
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3 corn tortillas cut into 1" triangles or squares
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1/2 cup of onions minced
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2 cloves garlic minced
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2 tbsp butter divided
Watch the Tutorial:
Method:
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Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl
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Generously season and mix with taco seasoning but reserving 1 tbsp to use later
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Mince the onion and the garlic
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In a separate bowl add the cream of celery soup and the cup of milk and cream and 1 tbsp of the taco seasoning
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Mix well until very smooth
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Cut the tortillas into 1" triangles or squares and set aside
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Heat a skillet with at least a 2" depth to medium high heat
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Add the tbsp of butter when melted add the chicken thighs
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Cook each side until browned. Set aside to rest. It's not necessary to completely cook the chicken you will finish cooking it in the sauce
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Remove the excess fat from the pan and add 1 tbsp of butter
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When melted add the garlic and onions and cook until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes
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Add the chicken stock and deglaze the pan while bringing it up to a simmer
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Chop the chicken into bite size pieces and set aside
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Add the juices from the chicken to the skillet
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Add the Cream of celery soup mixture to the skillet blend it all together. Keep mixture at a simmer
Method continued:
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Add the Corn and the 3/4 cup of the cheese
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Preheat oven to 350F
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Add the chopped chicken to the simmering skillet and mix well
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Add the tortilla pieces gently cover with the sauce and chicken
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simmer 10 minutes
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Top the skillet with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese (or more!)
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Bake in ovenfor 15-20 mins until cheese is melted and slightly golden
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Serve over rice or as is in a bowl