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
- 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
- Protein 22.13 g Good Source
- Carbs 21.1 g Moderate
- Total Fat 19.19 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.08 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 66.01 mg High
- Sodium 640.85 mg High
- Fiber 3.38 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.37 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 273.55 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.96 mg Low Source
- Potassium 314.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 30.84 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.27 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source
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.
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