Description
If you’re looking for a bold, comforting dish that’s perfect for brunch, dinner, or meal prep, this Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole will hit the spot.
Ingredients
- 6 cups tortilla chips, thick-style or homemade
- 2½ cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce or tomato salsa
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or Monterey Jack)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Optional toppings: avocado, fried or poached eggs, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your casserole dish.
Step 2: Mix the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, combine the enchilada sauce with cumin, garlic powder, green chilies, and a little salt and pepper. Stir in sour cream for extra creaminess.
Step 3: Layer the Ingredients
Spread a layer of tortilla chips across the bottom of the dish. Top with half of the shredded chicken, half of the sauce, and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers.
Step 4: Bake
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
Top with chopped red onions, fresh cilantro, and any additional toppings like avocado or fried eggs. Serve hot!
This layered method gives you a texture contrast between soft and crunchy chips while infusing the entire dish with flavor—like the perfect egg tortilla casserole but with even more spice and depth.
Notes
- Use sturdy chips: Homemade or thick-cut tortilla chips hold up better than thin ones.
- Don’t oversaturate: Lightly coat chips in sauce, but don’t drown them.
- Layer evenly: Spread ingredients so every bite has a balance of chip, sauce, and cheese.
- Bake uncovered for the final minutes: Helps crisp up the top.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
Keywords: Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole