Chicken Chilaquiles Recipe

Name: Chicken Chilaquiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in puree; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo (from a small can), finely chopped (about 1 heaping tablespoon), plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from same can); Coarse salt; 1 small roasted chicken (about 1 3/4 pounds; recipe, page 351) or cooked rotisserie chicken, skinned and shredded (about 4 cups), carcass discarded; 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, chopped, plus additional sprigs for garnish; 4 cups (about 3 ounces) tortilla chips; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in puree
2 chipotle chiles in adobo (from a small can), finely chopped (about 1 heaping tablespoon), plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from same can)
Coarse salt
1 small roasted chicken (about 1 3/4 pounds; recipe, page 351) or cooked rotisserie chicken, skinned and shredded (about 4 cups), carcass discarded
1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, chopped, plus additional sprigs for garnish
4 cups (about 3 ounces) tortilla chips
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)

1
Combine the oil and garlic in a large (3- to 4-quart) saucepan.
2
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and sizzling, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes with their puree (breaking tomatoes up), chipotles and adobo sauce, and 1 cup water.
4
Bring to a boil; season with salt.
5
Reduce the heat and simmer rapidly until lightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
6
Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until hot, about 1 minute.
7
Remove from the heat; stir in the chopped cilantro.
8
Divide the chips among 4 shallow bowls; top with the chicken mixture and sauce.
9
Garnish with cilantro sprigs, sour cream, and feta.
10
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in puree, 2 chipotle chiles in adobo (from a small can), finely chopped (about 1 heaping tablespoon), plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from same can), and more.

Yes, Chicken Chilaquiles falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Chilaquiles

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