Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl AztecaChilaquiles Recipe

Chilaquiles Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time40m
Serves4

Chips cooked in your choice of red or green sauce and topped with chicken, melted cheese and served with guacamole salad and rice.

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Ingredients

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Chips and Sauce

Guacamole Salad

Rice

Method

Chips and Sauce

  1. 1

    Heat Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat the red enchilada sauce over medium heat until simmering.

  2. 2

    Prepare Chips

    Add the tortilla chips to the skillet and gently stir to coat them in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until chips are slightly softened but still crunchy.

Toppings

  1. 3

    Add Chicken

    Once the chips are coated in sauce, sprinkle the shredded chicken evenly over the top.

  2. 4

    Melt Cheese

    Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken and cover the skillet for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.

  3. 5

    Garnish

    Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

Guacamole Salad

  1. 6

    Make Guacamole

    In a medium bowl, combine mashed avocado and lime juice. Mix well until smooth.

  2. 7

    Add Vegetables

    Fold in diced tomato, red onion, and salt to taste. Set aside.

Rice

  1. 8

    Rinse Rice

    Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 9

    Cook Rice

    In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.

  3. 10

    Finish Cooking Rice

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

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