Chicken Chilaquiles

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Chicken Chilaquiles
45 min.
8
414kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and comfort? Look no further than these delectable Chicken Chilaquiles! This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for feeding a crowd, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends.

Imagine tender, juicy chicken and spicy chorizo mingling together, creating a savory base that’s layered with crispy tortilla chips and sweet corn. Topped with a creamy green enchilada sauce and melted Monterey Jack cheese, this dish is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a hearty meal that serves eight, all while keeping the calorie count at a reasonable 414 kcal per serving. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates ensures that you’ll feel satisfied without the heaviness that often accompanies traditional casseroles. Whether you’re enjoying it for lunch or dinner, Chicken Chilaquiles is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire. So grab your frying pan and casserole dish, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 pound chorizo 
  • cup corn kernels frozen
  • 19 ounce enchilada sauce green canned
  • cups monterrey jack cheese shredded
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • 10 ounce tortilla chips 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat, stirring to break it into tiny pieces.
  3. Place the raw chicken into the skillet with the chorizo; cook and stir the meats together until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  4. Spread half of the tortilla chips over the bottom of a casserole dish; top the chips with the cooked chorizo and chicken mixture.
  5. Sprinkle the corn evenly over the meats and layer the remaining chips over the top.
  6. Whisk together the green enchilada sauce and sour cream in a mixing bowl; pour over the top of the casserole. Top the casserole with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  7. Bake the chilaquiles in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbly and the chips begin to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories414kcal
Protein18.77%
Fat49.32%
Carbs31.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.88
Glycemic Load
0.05
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.553913043893%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:414.47kcal
20.72%
Fat:22.96g
35.32%
Saturated Fat:9.32g
58.25%
Carbohydrates:33.42g
11.14%
Net Carbohydrates:29.96g
10.89%
Sugar:6.31g
7.01%
Cholesterol:60.56mg
20.19%
Sodium:948.88mg
41.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.66g
39.31%
Phosphorus:284.84mg
28.48%
Calcium:264.85mg
26.49%
Selenium:15.35µg
21.93%
Vitamin B3:3.49mg
17.44%
Vitamin A:825.28IU
16.51%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.54%
Fiber:3.47g
13.87%
Magnesium:48.84mg
12.21%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.1%
Zinc:1.61mg
10.76%
Vitamin B5:1mg
10.03%
Vitamin E:1.45mg
9.67%
Iron:1.59mg
8.83%
Vitamin K:8.38µg
7.99%
Potassium:236.93mg
6.77%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.49%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.35%
Folate:18.91µg
4.73%
Copper:0.06mg
3.02%
Vitamin C:2.14mg
2.6%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.61%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%
Source:Allrecipes