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Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles
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If you’re in search of a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and delight, look no further than chilaquiles! This beloved Mexican recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. With crispy corn tortillas drenched in vibrant green and red sauces, topped with creamy avocado and savory cheese, chilaquiles are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Not only are they quick to prepare—coming together in under an hour—but they’re also highly customizable to suit your taste. Whether you opt for shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, or keep it vegetarian with beans, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Gather around the table and savor each delicious bite of these stunning chilaquiles!

Ingredients

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  • 15 white corn tortillas
  • 7 dried guajillo chiles
  • 4 dried arbol chiles
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tomatillos
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ small onion, sliced thinly
  • ⅓ cup crumbled queso fresco or alternatives
  • ¼ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 5 eggs, fried
  • 15-ounce can black refried beans, warmed
  • 1 ½ cups shredded chicken

Instructions

  1. Cut tortillas into wedges and let them dry out. Fry in hot oil until crispy and golden brown.
  2. Soak dried guajillo and arbol chiles in boiling water for 20-30 minutes until softened.
  3. Blend the soaked chiles with chicken broth until smooth.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté sliced onions until soft, then add blended green sauce made from tomatillos, garlic, oregano, and cilantro. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Combine red sauce with green sauce; let simmer.
  6. Toss crispy tortillas in the sauce until well-coated.
  7. Serve topped with queso fresco, avocado slices, fried eggs, and warmed black beans.

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