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Chilaquiles Recipe

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 656kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
These Easy Chilaquiles are a quick and easy breakfast, lunch or appetizer. Crunchy tortilla chips are simmered in salsa and tossed with Mexican crema and queso fresco. Delicious!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

Optional Toppings

  • Sliced avocado
  • Sliced jalapeño pepper
  • Sliced onion
  • Sliced radish
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Eggs scrambled or fried

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the chips to the pan and pour the salsa on top of the chips.
    1 tablespoon avocado oil, 4 cups tortilla chips, 1¼ cups salsa
    Chips and salsa in a sauté pan before cooking.
  • Simmer until the chips have absorbed most of the salsa, about 7-10 minutes.
    Chips and salsa in a sauté pan after cooking.
  • Serve with queso fresco, Mexican crema, and your favorite toppings.
    ½ cup crumbled queso fresco, 2 tablespoons Mexican crema, Sliced radish, Chopped fresh cilantro, Sliced jalapeño pepper, Eggs, Sliced avocado, Sliced onion
    Overhead view of chilaquiles in a sauté pan with radishes and jalapeños.

Notes

Storage: Store chilaquiles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

Calories: 656kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 1056mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 2mg