Traditional Chilaquiles
Traditional Chilaquiles layers crisp-fried corn tortilla strips with a lively tomatillo, poblano, and jalapeño sauce, tender shredded chicken, and gooey Jack cheeses. Baked until bubbly and lightly browned, it balances tangy green chile freshness with savory richness—perfect for a hearty breakfast or a comforting brunch centerpiece.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Chilaquiles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Place tomatillos, onion, cilantro, poblano pepper, jalapeño pepper, garlic, mint, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in chicken and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the tortilla strips in batches until crisp and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 4
Layer ½ of the fried tortilla strips in a 2-quart baking dish and spread ½ of the tomatillo sauce over the top. Combine pepper Jack cheese and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl and sprinkle ½ over the tomatillo sauce. Repeat the layers.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is golden and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool before serving, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 332.62 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 22.13 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 21.1 g 8%
- Total Fat 19.19 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 7.08 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 66.01 mg High 22%
- Sodium 640.85 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 3.38 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 272.37 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 0.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 314.75 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 30.59 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 16.18 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Traditional Chilaquiles is a Mexican breakfast recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Mint, Garlic, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 332.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Chilaquiles?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Traditional Chilaquiles made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Mint, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, Poblano Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Chilaquiles?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 332.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Chilaquiles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Traditional Chilaquiles healthy?
- Traditional Chilaquiles has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 332.62 calories and 22.13 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 640.85 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.08 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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