Description
This Pulled Chicken Chilaquiles Recipe is a delicious and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish that combines tender pulled chicken, red enchilada sauce, and crispy tortilla chips topped with queso fresco, sour cream, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Pulled Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked pulled chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
For the Chilaquiles:
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce or salsa roja
- 4 cups tortilla chips (preferably thick-cut or homemade)
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup diced avocado
- 2 fried or poached eggs (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Pulled Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft, add garlic, then mix in pulled chicken.
- Make the Chilaquiles: Add enchilada sauce to the skillet, fold in tortilla chips, cook until slightly softened. Top with queso fresco, sour cream, cilantro, radishes, avocado, and eggs if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, serve with additional tortilla chips on the side.
- You can use green enchilada sauce (salsa verde) for a tangier twist.
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
