Description
Chilaquiles is a classic Mexican breakfast dish featuring crispy tortilla chips simmered in tangy tomatillo salsa verde, topped with fried eggs and fresh garnishes like avocado, radishes, jalapeño, Cotija cheese, and cilantro for a vibrant and flavorful meal perfect for brunch or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Salsa and Chips
- 1 (16-ounce) jar tomatillo salsa, or 2 cups homemade Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 6 ounces thick tortilla chips (about 4 handfuls, we like the El Milagro brand)
Toppings
- Cilantro Lime Crema (for drizzling)
- 4 fried eggs
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- ½ jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
- Cotija cheese, to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves, to taste
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salsa Base: Pour the tomatillo salsa and water or vegetable broth into a large skillet and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes until the salsa thickens slightly, concentrating the flavors.
- Add the Tortilla Chips: Fold the thick tortilla chips gently into the simmering salsa sauce, coating them evenly. Remove the skillet from the heat promptly to prevent the chips from becoming soggy and losing their crispness.
- Assemble the Chilaquiles: Drizzle the salsa-coated chips with cilantro lime crema. Top with the fried eggs, sliced avocado, thinly sliced radishes, and jalapeño slices to add creaminess and a fresh crunch.
- Garnish and Season: Sprinkle Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro leaves over the dish. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
- Serve: Serve chilaquiles immediately, optionally with extra cilantro lime crema on the side for added richness.
Notes
- This easy chilaquiles recipe makes a delicious breakfast or brunch option packed with fresh, vibrant flavors.
- To keep the tortilla chips crisp, add them to the sauce just before serving instead of letting them soak for too long.
- Feel free to customize toppings with your preferred fresh ingredients like onions or different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
