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Chipotle Chicken Chilaquiles

Mix up your chicken dinners with this popular Mexican dish layered with tortilla chips, smoky chipotle sauce, shredded chicken and queso fresco.
Servings 4
Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce optional
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups tortilla chips
  • ½ cup crumbled La Vaquita® Queso Fresco crumbling cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 radishes sliced
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine crushed tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Add shredded chicken and cook until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Layer tortilla chips and chicken mixture in a casserole pan or cast iron skillet. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbly.
  • Garnish with crumbled La Vaquita® Queso Fresco, cilantro, radishes, and lime wedges. Enjoy!