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Chicken Chilaquiles

Chicken chilaquiles is a super easy and flavorful Mexican dish. This recipe is an easy version that uses chicken breast, chorizo, tortilla chips, corn, and green enchilada sauce. It tastes great! Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 people
Calories 1539 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Spatula or wooden spoon For cooking and stirring ingredients
  • 1 Casserole Dish Oven-safe, approximately 9x13 inch
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For whisking sauce
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients
  

Main

  • ¼ pound chorizo
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ 10 ounce bag tortilla chips
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 19 ounce can green enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo in the hot skillet until crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 of the tortilla chips over the bottom of a casserole dish; top chips with chicken mixture. Sprinkle corn evenly over chicken mixture and layer remaining chips on top. Whisk green enchilada sauce and sour cream in a mixing bowl; pour over chips and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake chilaquiles in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and the chips begin to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

To elevate this dish, consider using a good quality, spicy chorizo for a richer flavor profile. Ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked but not over-dried before layering. For an extra layer of flavor and texture, briefly toast the tortilla chips in the oven for a few minutes before assembling, which can help prevent them from becoming too soggy. You might also add a layer of sautéed onions or bell peppers with the chicken for aromatic depth. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro and a dollop of Mexican crema or additional sour cream before serving for a vibrant finish and to balance the richness.