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Chipotle Chilaquiles Recipe

Published: Nov 2, 2015 · Updated: Jun 19, 2019 by Mely Martínez

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A delicious chipotle salsa over crispy corn tortillas creates a mouthwatering combination.

Chipotle Chilaquiles recipe with shredded turkey or chicken, simply delicious. The holidays are fast approaching, and with them also come the traditional family gatherings, the parties with friends and co-workers… and food, lots of food. I’m always looking for ways to use the leftover food (because it’s very hard for me to throw out food), and use it to make sandwiches, tacos, soups or other creative and delicious meals.

Mouthwatering Chipotle Chilaquiles with Turkey

Chipotle Chilaquiles recipe , delicious chipotle salsa over crispy corn tortillas.

Like these Chilaquiles, for example, with the authentic taste of  Chipotle peppers, made using day-old tortillas and leftover roasted turkey. The chipotle salsa gives this chilaquiles a different taste than your regular red or green chilaquiles. Since I now live in Texas, it’s so easy for me to find more ingredients related to our rich Mexican cuisine.

How to make Chipotle Chilaquiles Recipe

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CHIPOTLE CHILAQUILES INSTRUCTIONS:

Chipotle Chilaquiles Recipe | step by step instructions with photos of the process.

FOR THE SALSA:

  • Cook tomatoes, 1 garlic clove and the slice of onion in a saucepan covered with water. Simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes until soft and tender. Drain the water, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking liquid. (Please check the ingredients list below)
  • In a blender, puree the Chipotle peppers, with the tomatoes (skin removed), garlic, and onion slice. Add the reserved liquid if needed to get a saucier texture.  You should have about 2 cups of sauce. Set aside.

Chipotle Chilaquiles Recipe | step by step instructions

FOR THE CHIPOTLE CHILAQUILES RECIPE:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet and start frying the tortillas until golden and crisp in batches. You might need to do 2 or 3 batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Drain the tortillas on paper towels. Repeat the process until you finish with the rest of the tortillas. Clean the frying pan with a paper towel, turn the heat to medium, and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • Add the sauce, and once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down and cook for 5 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Carefully stir in the tortillas to avoid breaking them. Add the turkey or chicken and coat it with the salsa. Cook for 2 minutes for crispy chilaquiles, if you want a softer texture let it cook for 1 more minute.
  • Serve your Chipotle Chilaquiles garnished with crumbled cheese, cilantro, onion, and topped with the cream. Serve with "Refried beans". Avocado is also a good addition to this plate.
Chipotle Chilaquiles Recipe | Mexican Recipes

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we like it at home and don’t forget to enjoy it with a cold drink for a great time with your family!

Provecho!

Mely,

Chipotle Chilaquiles

Mely Martínez
The chipotle salsa gives this chilaquiles a different taste than your regular red or green chilaquiles. Since I now live in Texas, it’s so easy for me to find more ingredients related to our rich Mexican cuisine. 
4.8 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Antojitos, Chicken
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 301 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium size tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove peeled
  • 1 ½-in slice of white onion
  • 2 Pickled chipotle peppers
  • 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 corn tortillas cut into 6 or 8 triangles.
  • 1 cup cooked turkey or chicken shredded
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • ¼ cup of queso fresco crumbled
  • ¼ cup Mexican cream

OPTIONAL GARNISH:

  • 1 tablespoon of red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon of cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

FOR THE SALSA:

  • Cook tomatoes, 1 garlic clove and the slice of onion in a saucepan covered with water. Simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes until soft and tender. Drain the water, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking liquid.
  • In a blender, puree the Chipotle peppers, with the tomatoes (skin removed), garlic, and onion slice. Add the reserved liquid if needed to get a saucier texture. You should have about 2 cups of sauce. Set aside.

FOR THE CHIPOTLE CHILAQUILES:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet and start frying the tortillas until golden and crisp in batches. You might need to do 2 or 3 batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Drain the tortillas on paper towels. Repeat the process until you finish with the rest of the tortillas.
  • Clean the frying pan with a paper towel, turn the heat to medium, and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • Add the sauce, and once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down and cook for 5 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Carefully stir in the tortillas to avoid breaking them. Add the turkey or chicken and coat it with the salsa. Cook for 2 minutes for crispy chilaquiles, if you want a softer texture let it cook for 1 more minute.
  • Serve garnished with crumbled cheese, cilantro, onion, and topped with the cream. Serve with “Refried beans”. Avocado is also a good addition to this plate.

Notes

Epazote is traditionally added to the chilaquiles, but I don’t add it in this sauce to keep the chipotle pepper as the main flavoring in the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 405IUVitamin C: 6.8mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 0.7mg
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  1. Crystal

    June 23, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these with some leftover chicken from last night..... OMG! Sooo good!!!!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • mmartinez

      June 24, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      Hi Crystal,
      Great idea using leftover chicken for the Chipotle Chilaquiles! Happy cooking!

      Reply
  2. Adrianas Best Recipes

    November 02, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    What a nice recipe and the addition of the epazote to the sauce must make it delightful. Thanks for participating in this shop #client

    Reply

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