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This delicious Spicy Chilaquile recipe and photos were shared with my by Karen Calanchini, Food Stylist and Photographer, of Redding, CA.
Karen says, "Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish made with tortilla chips
(or fried stale tortillas) cooked in a green chile sauce and topped with cheese.
They are traditionally eaten for breakfast in Mexico with fried eggs on top.
There are many variations in making chilaquiles, just like burritos and
enchiladas. Some versions are topped with tomato sauce, fried egg, and/or a
piece of chicken or beef. This version is my favorite. It has a lot of zesty
flavors and also is a good way to use the last few cups of tortilla chips left
in the bag."
Spicy Chipotle Chilaquiles
Recipe Type:
Poultry,
Chicken
Cuisine:
Southwest,
Mexican
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients:
2 whole chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 cup chicken stock/broth (either purchased or homemade)
1 stalk celery, cut in half
4 green onions, cut in half
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed (or diced) tomatoes with juice
1 Chipotle Chile in Adobo*
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped white
onion
3 whole
garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
About 2 cups large tortilla chips
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 1/2 cups (total amount) shredded sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey jack cheese
Sour cream
1/4 cup finely-chopped
cilantro leaves
 *
Chiles in Adobo are smoked jalapeno chile peppers in a spicy tomato sauce, which
is sometimes call abobo sauce. They come in a can and are found in the Mexican
section of your grocery store. Freezing chipotle chiles: As most recipes
call for using only 1 or 2 of these peppers at a time, freezing the chiles is a
good way to store them for future use. To freeze, after you open the can, remove
the individual smoked peppers with some of the adobo sauce. Place each pepper in
a section of an ice cube tray sprayed with non-stick spray. Place in your
freezer and let freeze. Once frozen, remove tray, and place each frozen section
in a resealable plastic freeze bag.
Preparation:
In a medium-size pot over medium-high heat, add the chicken
breasts, chicken stock/broth, celery, green onions, garlic powder, and salt;
bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer,
approximately 20 to 25 minutes, or until you are able to easily shred the
chicken using two forks. Remove the cooked chicken breast from the stock to a
cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken, and set aside.
Strain the solids (vegetables) from the hot stock and discard.
Set the strained stock aside.
Using your food processor or blender, place the tomatoes,
and chipotle chile with adobo; puree until smooth; set aside.
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil until hot. Add the
white onions and sauté until almost soft. Add garlic and oregano and cook an
additional 1 minute or until the garlic and oregano are fragrant. Pour in
the tomato/chile mixture and the strained chicken stock; simmer approximately 5
minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened. Taste and add additional salt if
desired. Remove from heat.
To serve: Place tortilla chips on pre-warmed individual rimmed
serving plates or bowls. Pour sauce over the top of the chips, making sure to
coat the chips well. Top with some shredded chicken, chopped red onion, and
cheese. Dollop some sour cream over the top and sprinkle with cilantro.
Makes 4 servings.
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