Chilaquiles

Name: Chilaquiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas, cut into triangles; Vegetable oil for frying; 2 cups red or green salsa; 1 cup shredded chicken (optional); 4 eggs; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese; 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream; 1/4 cup sliced red onion; Fresh cilantro, chopped; Salt to taste

May 2, 2026

A traditional Mexican breakfast dish made with crispy tortilla chips simmered in salsa and topped with cheese, cream, and eggs or chicken.

Prep 15min
Cook 20min
Total 35min
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

12 corn tortillas, cut into triangles
Vegetable oil for frying
2 cups red or green salsa
1 cup shredded chicken (optional)
4 eggs
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
1/4 cup sliced red onion
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pan and fry the tortilla triangles until crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels.
In a separate pan, heat the salsa over medium heat until simmering.
Add the fried tortilla chips to the salsa and gently stir to coat. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened but still textured.
If using chicken, add it now and mix evenly.
In another pan, fry or scramble the eggs to your preference.
Serve the chilaquiles topped with eggs, crumbled cheese, crema, sliced onion, and fresh cilantro.
Season with salt if needed and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is inspired by a passage from Arráncame la vida by Ángeles Mastretta. It is AI-generated and shared for entertainment, culinary inspiration, and reading enjoyment. Please use your own judgment and experience when preparing it.