Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.25 pound

chorizo

crumbled

2 unit

chicken breast

cubed

0.5 bag

tortilla chips

broken

1 cup

corn kernels

frozen

19 unit

green enchilada sauce

0.5 cup

sour cream

2 cup

Monterey Jack cheese

shredded

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2
~3 min

Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat, stirring to break it into tiny pieces.

Step 3
~3 min

Add the raw chicken to the skillet with the chorizo.

Step 4
~3 min

Cook and stir the meats together until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.

Step 5
~3 min

Spread half of the tortilla chips over the bottom of a casserole dish.

Step 6
~3 min

Top the chips with the cooked chorizo and chicken mixture.

Step 7
~3 min

Sprinkle the corn evenly over the meats.

Step 8
~3 min

Layer the remaining chips over the top.

Step 9
~3 min

Whisk together the green enchilada sauce and sour cream in a mixing bowl.

Step 10
~3 min

Pour the enchilada sauce mixture over the top of the casserole.

Step 11
~3 min

Top the casserole with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 12
~3 min

Bake the chilaquiles in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbly and the chips begin to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier dish, use a hotter enchilada sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Add black beans for extra protein and fiber.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Garnish with chopped cilantro and diced avocado.

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Guacamole
Pico de Gallo

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Traditional Mexican comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Fiestas

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Party
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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