How to Make Chilaquiles Rojos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chilaquiles Rojos is a classic Mexican dish that is a favorite for breakfast or any time of day. This flavorful dish consists of crispy tortilla chips smothered in a rich red chili sauce, topped with creamy cheese, and served with a side of creamy refried beans and fresh salsa.

Chilaquiles Rojos is a dish that has been enjoyed in Mexico for generations, and it is a staple in many Mexican households. It is a great way to use up stale tortillas and create a delicious and satisfying meal....

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Ingredients

  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 dash roasted ground cumin
  • 1 dash dried oregano
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package tortilla chips
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 5 ounces crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 whole cooked chicken, deboned and shredded
  • ⅔ cup chopped green onions, divided
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch casserole dish.
  • Combine drained tomatoes and chipotle chiles in adobo in a blender; puree until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant; add pureed tomato-chile sauce and simmer until mixture starts to thicken. Pour in chicken broth and stir in cumin, oregano, and salt; let simmer until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
  • Mix tortilla chips and tomato-chile sauce, folding carefully to cover chips completely. You may have to do this in 2 batches.
  • Cover the bottom of the casserole dish with half of the tortilla chip mixture. Sprinkle a layer of Mexican cheese and cotija cheese on top. Add shredded chicken to cover all of the cheese. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with 1/2 of the green onions and 1/2 of the cilantro. Spoon 3/4 of the sour cream evenly over top. Spread with the remaining tortilla mixture then top with remaining Mexican and cotija cheeses. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream, green onions, and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    601 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 900mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 396mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 489mg