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Easy Baked Chicken Chilaquiles

A simple, layered baked chilaquiles casserole with chicken, eggs, two cheeses, and enchilada sauce for an easy family meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

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
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pour about 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread to lightly coat the base.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the scrambled eggs, shredded or cubed chicken, chopped green chiles, and half of the remaining enchilada sauce; stir until evenly mixed.
  4. Place half of the tortilla chips in an even layer in the prepared dish.
  5. Top the chips with half of the chicken-egg mixture, half of the Queso fresco, half of the Monterey Jack, a drizzle of remaining sauce, and about half of the Mexican crema.
  6. Repeat with a second layer: remaining chips, remaining chicken mixture, the rest of both cheeses, and the remaining sauce (reserve extra crema for garnish).
  7. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  8. Remove from the oven and garnish with additional Mexican crema, chopped cilantro, and pico de gallo to taste; serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use already-cooked chicken to save time.
  • Adjust green chiles for desired heat level.
  • Serve immediately so chips stay crisp.