Creamy Chicken Tortilla Bake (Family Favorite)

🛒 Ingredients

For the filling:

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or Monterey Jack)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Other:

• 4–6 large flour tortillas
• ½ cup shredded cheese (for topping)
• 4–5 strips cooked bacon (crumbled)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Make the filling:
   Mix chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, garlic, salt, and pepper until creamy.
3. Roll tortillas:
   Spread filling evenly onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
4. Make the sauce:
   • Melt butter in a pan
   • Whisk in flour → cook 1 minute
   • Slowly add milk, whisking until thick
   • Stir in cheeses + seasonings until smooth
5. Assemble:
   Pour sauce over tortillas. Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
6. Bake:
   20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7. Finish:
   Top with crispy bacon bits + parsley.

🍽️ Nutrition (approx per serving)

• Calories: ~450–550
• Protein: ~25–30g
• Carbs: ~25–30g
• Fat: ~30g

💡 Tips

• Use rotisserie chicken for speed
• Add spinach or mushrooms for veggies
• Swap bacon for turkey bacon if lighter

 Q&A

Can I make it ahead?
Yes! Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

Can I freeze it?
Absolutely—freeze before baking for best texture.

What cheese works best?
Mozzarella = stretchy, Monterey Jack = creamier, cheddar = sharper flavor.

Can I make it low-carb?
Use low-carb tortillas or wrap filling in lettuce (won’t be as creamy baked though).

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