Red chilaquiles

Name: Red chilaquiles
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1/2 chicken breasts; water; salt; 1/4 onions; 3 tomatoes; 2 guajillo chiles, seedless; 2 árbol chiles; 1/4 onions; 1 clove garlic; water; salt; 1/4 cups water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups tortilla chips; sour cream; queso fresco, crumbled; cilantro; onion, in thin strips

alexandra romero

Mexicans are famous for having a great breakfast, and it's true. The perfect example is the famous red chilaquiles, which are drenched in a sauce made from dried chiles that is finger-licking good.

Besides being very versatile, as they can be served with egg, chicken, or arrachera, chilaquiles are a dish that prevents food waste because the tortilla chips can be made from leftover tortillas.

Don’t forget that red chilaquiles will make you feel full and also give you all the energy you need to carry out your activities. On one hand, you'll get an excellent source of carbohydrates thanks to the corn tortillas, while the protein is present in the chicken, egg, or beans. Don’t forget that chiles contain antioxidants and vitamin C!

If you're looking for an authentic red chilaquiles recipe, this version will take your breath away. Don’t forget to accompany them with cheese, cream, onion, and chopped cilantro. And make sure to have the pot of beans on the side!

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 26-03-2025

Preparation

20 mins

Low

Cook the chicken with onion and salt in a pot with enough water for 30 minutes or until cooked. Remove from the pot, shred, and set aside. Cook the tomatoes, guajillo pepper, árbol pepper, onion, and garlic with water in a pot for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside. Blend the tomatoes, guajillo pepper, árbol pepper, onion, and garlic. Set aside. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat and fry the sauce for 5 minutes, then add the tortilla chips and cook for 2 more minutes. Serve the red chilaquiles on a flat plate and add some chicken, cream, cheese, cilantro leaves, and onion.