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Baked Chilaquiles Recipe

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Baked Chilaquiles is a comforting Mexican casserole that layers crispy corn tortilla chips with flavorful red enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, scrambled eggs, green chiles, and a blend of cheeses. Finished in the oven to meld the flavors and topped with crema, fresh cilantro, and pico de gallo, it makes a hearty and delicious meal perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 16 ounces corn tortilla chips
  • 28 ounces red enchilada sauce (1 large can)
  • 2 cups shredded chicken (or cubed)
  • 6 eggs, scrambled
  • 4.5 ounces chopped green chiles (1 small can)
  • 4 ounces Queso fresco, crumbled
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican crema (or sour cream)

Garnishes

  • Pico de Gallo
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400˚F (200˚C) to prepare for baking the chilaquiles casserole.
  2. Prepare the sauce mixture: Pour about 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it to coat evenly. Then, in a bowl, combine the scrambled eggs, shredded chicken, chopped green chiles, and half of the remaining enchilada sauce, mixing well.
  3. Assemble the casserole layers: Place half of the tortilla chips into the baking dish. Top the chips with half of the chicken and egg mixture, followed by half of both the Queso fresco and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Drizzle some of the remaining enchilada sauce over the layer and spoon on the Mexican crema. Repeat the layering process with the remaining chips, chicken mixture, cheeses, and enchilada sauce, but do not add crema on the second layer.
  4. Bake the chilaquiles: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the casserole is piping hot all the way through and the cheese is melted.
  5. Garnish and serve: Once baked, garnish with additional Mexican crema, chopped fresh cilantro, and pico de gallo to add freshness and extra flavor. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
  • For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
  • If Mexican crema is unavailable, sour cream is a great alternative.
  • Use fresh homemade enchilada sauce for a richer flavor if desired.
  • This dish can also be customized by adding black beans or corn for extra texture.

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