Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Tortilla Crusted Chicken
Tortilla Crusted Chicken is made with chicken breasts, tortilla chips, and cilantro.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
3. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Get to know the ingredients
chicken breasts
In the method: Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into long strips and place in a large resealable bag.
tortilla chips, (crushed)
In the method: In a small bowl, combine crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, black pepper and salt.
fresh cilantro, (finely chopped)
In the method: In a small bowl, combine crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, black pepper and salt.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 4 chicken breastsIngredient note
Source: 4 tablespoons butterIngredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, (crushed)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, (finely chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon cuminIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon chili powderIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1/8 teaspoon salt
How to make it
0 of 7 steps completeMake room for Tortilla Crusted Chicken
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy!
A little more help as you go
Follow the microwave stages
Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven and baking sheet. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What happens at the end?
Enjoy!
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: belleofthekitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.