Chilaquiles

Gluten Free
Health score
23%
Chilaquiles
45 min.
10
457kcal

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delicious and satisfying dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico right to your table: Chilaquiles! This gluten-free recipe is perfect for serving a crowd, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or even a festive gathering. With its rich combination of tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and savory spices, each bite promises a burst of flavor that’s both comforting and exciting.

Imagine crispy baked tortilla chips, lovingly cradling a hearty mixture of slow-cooked chicken and a medley of colorful vegetables, topped with a sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco for added creaminess. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly rewarding, with complex tastes that will impress family and friends alike.

In just 45 minutes, you can bring this main course to life, filling your home with the tantalizing aroma of garlic, chipotle, and fresh cilantro. The slow cooker does most of the work, allowing you to relax while the flavors meld together beautifully. Whether you’re enjoying a casual meal at home or hosting a lively dinner party, these Chilaquiles are sure to be a hit. Dive into this delightful blend of textures and tastes, and make your next meal memorable!

Ingredients

  • cups baked tortilla chips 
  • tablespoons chipotles in adobo canned chopped
  • ounce chilis green undrained chopped canned
  • 2.5 pounds chicken breast halves bone-in
  • 56 ounce canned tomatoes diced undrained canned
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove 
  • 1.3 cups bell pepper green chopped
  • tablespoon ground cumin 
  • 0.8 cup beef broth fat-free
  • 0.7 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 1.3 cups bell pepper red chopped
  • 1.5 cups onion red chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken to pan. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
  3. While chicken cooks, combine onion and next 9 ingredients (through green chiles) in a 5-quart electric slow cooker.
  4. Transfer chicken to slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
  5. Remove chicken from slow cooker.
  6. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Return meat to soup. Divide tortilla chips among 8 bowls. Ladle soup over tortilla chips; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories457kcal
Protein30.37%
Fat16.8%
Carbs52.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.6
Glycemic Load
0.96
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.414347824843%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1mg
Isorhamnetin
1.2mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
5.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:457.43kcal
22.87%
Fat:8.44g
12.98%
Saturated Fat:2.23g
13.92%
Carbohydrates:59.69g
19.9%
Net Carbohydrates:53.7g
19.53%
Sugar:6.72g
7.47%
Cholesterol:78.19mg
26.06%
Sodium:759.84mg
33.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.31g
68.63%
Selenium:47.35µg
67.64%
Vitamin B3:12.49mg
62.43%
Vitamin C:49.52mg
60.02%
Vitamin B6:1.12mg
56.14%
Phosphorus:475.01mg
47.5%
Vitamin A:1496.16IU
29.92%
Magnesium:96.91mg
24.23%
Fiber:5.99g
23.96%
Potassium:762.24mg
21.78%
Calcium:212.64mg
21.26%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
19.06%
Vitamin B5:1.77mg
17.75%
Iron:3.07mg
17.03%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.2%
Zinc:1.7mg
11.35%
Folate:35.78µg
8.95%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.25%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.22%
Copper:0.13mg
6.64%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.06%
Vitamin K:4.11µg
3.92%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.22%
Source:My Recipes