Chilaquiles con pollo y queso, a traditional Mexican dish, is a delectable combination of crispy corn tortillas, tender chicken, and melted cheese. This flavorful and versatile dish can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy sauce, or prefer to add additional toppings such as avocado, sour cream, or pico de gallo, there is a chilaquiles con pollo y queso recipe to fit every palate.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHILAQUILES CON POLLO Y QUESO:
Chilaquiles are tortillas cut into strips, fried, and cooked in either a red or green sauce. Literally meaning "poor man's food", chilaquiles were undoubtedly invented as a way of using up leftover tortillas. They have evolved into a very versatile dish, with some rather sophisticated variations. The following version uses a red sauce; however a green sauce, such as the one given for Huevos al Albañil, below, is also very good. This is by KAREN HURSH GRABER.
Provided by davinandkennard
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the tortillas into strips or wedges. In a large saucepan or cazuela, heat the oil, add the tortilla strips, and fry until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Place the softened chiles, tomatoes, garlic and onion in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour the mixture into the same saucepan used to fry the tortillas, bring to a boil, lower heat, and cook for about 15 minutes. Add salt to taste.
- Place the tortilla strips in the hot sauce, add the chicken broth and cook until most of the sauce has been absorbed.
- Distribute the shredded cheese and chicken over the chilaquiles. Garnish with onion rings and serve with crema.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.1, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 340.8, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 20
CHILAQUILES CON POLLO: TORTILLA CASSEROLE WITH CHICKEN BREAST
Steps:
- In a medium sauce pan boil the water, add the tomatillos and serrano chiles and let them cook for about 8 minutes. In a blender puree the tomatillos, chiles, garlic, and onions using enough of the tomatillo water to make a sauce consistency. Strain.
- Cut the tortillas in half and then in quarters making 8 triangles from each one. In a medium-size skillet heat the oil, fry the tortillas until crisp and remove from heat.
- In a medium-size skillet saute the chicken breast until done and then slice into 1-inch strips.
- In a medium sauce pan bring the tomatillo salsa to a boil, taste for salt, and season if necessary, add the crispy tortillas and let simmer for about 4 minutes or until the tortillas get soft.
- In a 8 by 8 inch baking dish, place some of the chilaquiles with sauce, add some of the chicken strips, cover with more tortillas then top with the grated cheese. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven until the cheese melts, garnish with the cream, chopped onion, and avocado slices.
CHILAQUILES ROJOS (TRADITIONAL MEXICAN BREAKFAST DISH)
Steps:
- Grill the tomatoes, chiles, garlic and onions until they have a slightly blackened skin. Do not burn!
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil with the blackened veggies until they are cooked through and soft inside.
- Pour the veggies with the hot water and a little added cold water into a food processor and process. Don't blend too much, you want the mixture to be chunky.
- In a large pot, heat up the oil until smoking. Then (carefully!) add a small amount of the sauce mixture and let it burn away for 1 minute (this is for a nice smoky flavor). Then slowly add the rest of the mixture and season with salt and some chicken base.
- Add the tomato puree for color, and mix well. Add the shredded chicken and cook until it is heated through. Add the cilantro. Add the chips and serve immediately on 4 plates. Top each plate with some sour cream, sliced onions, queso fresco and a sprig of cilantro.
- Serve with guacamole, refried black beans and pico de gallo on the side.
JALISCO-STYLE CHILAQUILES
Fresh tortilla chips flavored in a spicy tomato-chile sauce topped with fresh cheese and freshly chopped onion. This is the classic breakfast to cure a hangover when menudo or birria are not available. Guaranteed to bring you back to life, but excellent any day of the week. This is the way chilaquiles are made in the central part of Mexico. Unlike other recipes, ours does not contain eggs. You may add or withhold the red chile pepper content to adjust the heat.
Provided by Cyber Pana
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 3 cups water, tomatoes, and chile peppers in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Heat remaining 3 cups water in a separate saucepan.
- Drain tomato-pepper mixture and transfer to a blender. Blend until sauce is smooth, adding about 1/2 cup hot water if needed. Season with salt.
- Cut tortillas into medium chip-sized pieces using kitchen shears.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Fry tortilla chips in batches until firm and crispy, about 1 minute per batch. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of the hot oil in a large pan. Carefully pour in tomato-pepper sauce. Add 2 1/2 cups hot water and bring to a simmer. Stir in tortilla chips and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir gently until chips are bright orange but still somewhat crunchy, about 1 minute.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with onion and queso fresco.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
Tips:
- Use stale tortillas: Stale tortillas hold up better when they're fried, so they're less likely to break apart. If you don't have any stale tortillas, you can make them by placing fresh tortillas in a 200°F oven for 10 minutes.
- Cut the tortillas into even strips: This will help them cook evenly.
- Fry the tortillas in batches: Don't overcrowd the pan, or the tortillas will steam instead of fry.
- Use a neutral-flavored oil: Olive oil or vegetable oil are both good choices.
- Don't overcook the tortillas: They should be crispy, but not hard.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes chilaquiles special. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own. There are many different recipes available online.
- Add your favorite toppings: Chilaquiles are a versatile dish that can be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, sour cream, avocado, and salsa.
Conclusion:
Chilaquiles are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give chilaquiles a try. You won't be disappointed!
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