Description
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish made with fried corn tortillas, topped with a flavorful sauce and various toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tortilla quarters in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the red enchilada sauce and chicken broth. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Add the fried tortilla chips to the skillet, tossing gently to coat them in the sauce. If using, add the shredded chicken and stir until everything is well combined.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chips are slightly softened but still retain some crunch.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter. Top with crumbled queso fresco, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, diced onion, and jalapeño slices if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add black beans for extra protein.
- Experiment with different sauces, such as green salsa or mole, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg