Red Chicken Chilaquiles Stew Recipe

Name: Red Chicken Chilaquiles Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (1 cup oil if using fresh tortillas); 1 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes cored, seeded and diced; 2 cups red tomato salsa; 7 small corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips Or about 2 dozen leftover chips; 1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a deep skillet.
2
Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to broth.
3
Cover and cook 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
4
Lift out the chicken, reserving the stock, wrap in a damp towel and set aside to cool.
5
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Saute the onions with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper until soft.
6
Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes, until aroma is released.
7
Add the tomatoes and salsa and bring to a boil.
8
Add the reserved chicken stock and simmer 10 minutes.
9
When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into strips.

695

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 cups chicken stock, 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (1 cup oil if using fresh tortillas), 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Red Chicken Chilaquiles Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Chicken Chilaquiles Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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