Best Spicy Mexican Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Recipes

PRESSURE COOKER SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium high heat. Once hot, place the chicken breasts in the pressure cooker and briefly sear for half a minute on each side.
• Add the minced garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, ground cayenne, smoked paprika, oregano flakes, and the Mexican hot sauce (or red salsa). Stir to combine.
• Lower to heat to medium-low and cover the pressure cooker. Cook for 15-20 minutes (3-4 whistles), and then turn off the heat.
• Allow the pressure to release naturally (this should take 8-10 minutes), then remove the lid of the pressure cooker.
• Use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts to a chopping board or plate and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the sauce in the pressure cooker and add the chopped coriander (if using). Stir to combine.
• Use in quesadillas, tacos, nachos, burritos, sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc. If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 4-5 days.
• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Select the 'Sauté' function on the instant pot. Once the pot displays 'Hot', add olive oil in the inner pot and heat for a minute. Place the chicken breasts in the pot and briefly sear for half a minute on each side.
• Add the minced garlic, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce, ground cayenne, smoked paprika, oregano flakes, and the Mexican hot sauce (or red salsa). Stir to combine.
• Select the 'Cancel' function and close the lid. Make sure that the vent is in 'Sealing' position. Select 'Manual' and adjust the +/- buttons to set the cook time to 20 minutes.
• Once cooking has completed, allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the lid.
• Use tongs to transfer the chicken breasts to a chopping board or plate and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the sauce in the pot and add the chopped coriander (if using). Stir to combine.
• Use in quesadillas, tacos, nachos, burritos, sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc. If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 4-5 days.

EASY SPICY MEXICAN-AMERICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a small baking dish.
• Mix the hot sauce, paprika, ground cayenne pepper, and brown sugar in a bowl, and stir until the mixture is well combined. Place the chicken thighs in the baking dish, and coat them with a layer of sauce. Cover the dish with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake until the chicken has cooked through, and the sauce has thickened and started to brown, about 20 more minutes.

SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the chicken, onion and potato for 5 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients with 2/3 cup water. Bring to the boil and transfer to a casserole dish.
• Cover and bake for 45 minutes, stirring half way through or until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked throughout.
• Serve garnished with chopped cilantro and warm flour tortillas if required.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Prep:.
• Cook about 2 strips of bacon first, cool, then chop into bits, or use your favorite bacon bits.
• Slice potatoes thinly as though for scalloped potatos.
• Slice the carrot the same thickness as the potatos.
• Chop boneless skinless chicken into bits sized pieces.
• Chop the broccoli into bite sized pieces.
• Chop 1 medium onion, or use about 3/4 cup of chopped onion.
• Cook:.
• In a small sauce pan, melt butter and blend in flour.
• Let sit for a minute.
• Add all of cold milk, stirring with a whisk.
• Season with salt and cayenne.
• Cook sauce on low until smooth and boiling, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
• Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
• Place a half of the sliced potatoes, carrot, chicken and broccoli in a lightly greased one quart casserole dish.
• Pour half of cheese sauce over this mixture.
• Repeat with second layer of both items above, pouring remaining cheese mixture over after all items are placed inside.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
• Top with some paprika for color, don't over do, just sprinkle it.
• Bake uncovered for about 1 hour at 350°F.

SPICY SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in milk and cook, whisking constantly, for 3-5 minute or until beginning to boil and thicken. Remove from heat and whisk in cheese, salt, oregano, cumin and pepper until smooth; set aside.
• Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Arrange one-third of the slices into greased 8-inch baking dish. Spread with half of the salsa.
• Repeat layers once and layer remaining potato slices on top. Pour cheese sauce over top and around sides to cover evenly and reach bottom of dish.
• Sprinkle with pickled jalapeno peppers, if using.
• Cover with foil or lid and bake in a 375F oven for 1 hour.
• Uncover and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and potatoes are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

LINDA'S MEXICAN SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Layer half the potatoes and ham in a baking dish.
• Combine flour and milk in a covered container, and shake well, removing all lumps with a fork. Pour into a saucepan, and cook over med-high heat until the mixture thickens.
• Add tomatoes, onions, half the cheese, and chili seasonings to the pan. Mix well, and allow cheese to melt.
• Pour half the tomato mixture over the potatoes and ham.
• Place remaining potatoes and ham on top, and pour the rest of sauce mixture over potatoes.
• Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 350, for 30-35 minutes.