May 06 2011
Chicken Chilaquiles
I could probably eat this dish everyday. It reminds me of a fresher version of nachos. The warm chicken-tomato mixture heats the cheese just enough to make it a bit melty, while not making it greasy.
Delish!
It’s also quick to throw together, making it a great weeknight meal. You certainly don’t have to buy a rotisserie chicken to shred – leftover chicken works great. I happened to use a combination of both, since I didn’t have enough leftover chicken. Plus, I just love how rotisserie chicken stays so moist and flavorful.
Chicken Chilaquiles
adapted from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, in puree
2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo, finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from same can)
Coarse salt
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
2 tablespoons lightly packed cilantro leaves, chopped, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
4 cups (about 3 ounces) tortilla chips
Sour cream
Shredded emmentaler or cheddar
Combine oil and garlic in a large (3-to-4-quart) saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring. Add tomatoes with their puree (breaking tomatoes up with fingers or a spoon), chipotles and adobo, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil; season with salt. Reduce heat and simmer until lightly thickened.
Add chicken and cook, stirring, until hot, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in chopped cilantro.
Divide chips among four shallow bowls; top with chicken mixture and sauce. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, sour cream, and cheese.
Serves 4.
Love how quick and easy it comes together. You always have great recipes and pictures.
Thanks, Sandra – I’m trying to post more often than what I have been doing. I hope you enjoy what I have planned for upcoming posts.