Baked Chilaquiles Recipe
This hearty baked chilaquiles recipe layers crispy corn tortilla chips with a flavorful combination of red enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, scrambled eggs, green chiles, and two types of cheese. Baked to perfection and garnished with Mexican crema, fresh cilantro, and pico de gallo, it makes for a comforting and delicious Mexican-inspired breakfast or brunch dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 400˚F (200˚C) and allow it to fully heat before baking the chilaquiles.
- Prepare the sauce mixture. Pour about 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to coat it evenly. In a separate bowl, combine scrambled eggs, shredded chicken, chopped green chiles, and half of the remaining enchilada sauce, mixing them thoroughly.
- Layer the chilaquiles. Place half of the tortilla chips in the baking dish. Evenly spread half of the chicken and egg mixture over the chips. Sprinkle half of the Queso fresco and Monterey Jack cheese on top. Drizzle some of the remaining enchilada sauce over this layer and add a drizzle of Mexican crema. Repeat the layering process with the remaining chips, chicken mixture, cheeses, and sauce—but do not add crema on the second layer.
- Bake the casserole. Place the assembled dish in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the chilaquiles are hot and bubbly throughout.
- Garnish and serve. Remove from the oven and garnish with extra Mexican crema, freshly chopped cilantro, and pico de gallo for added freshness and flavor. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the shredded chicken with cooked beef or sautéed vegetables for a different variation.
- Use fresh homemade enchilada sauce for a more vibrant flavor if available.
- For extra crispiness, add fresh tortilla chips just before serving.
- To make it spicier, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the layers.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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