Indulge in the tantalizing fusion of Mexican and American flavors with Turkey-Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole, a delectable dish that combines the vibrant zest of Mexican chilaquiles with the comforting warmth of a classic casserole. This culinary delight features tender turkey or chicken, nestled amidst crispy tortilla chips, smothered in a rich and flavorful sauce made from scratch. Layers of shredded cheese, melded to perfection, add a delightful gooey texture and a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompany this savory casserole with a medley of your favorite toppings, such as diced avocado, dollops of sour cream, and a sprinkle of cilantro, to elevate the dish to a culinary masterpiece.
This versatile recipe offers variations to suit diverse dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, the recipe provides instructions for substituting tofu or black beans in place of turkey or chicken. Additionally, it caters to gluten-free enthusiasts by offering alternative gluten-free tortilla chips, ensuring everyone can savor this delectable casserole. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this detailed recipe guides you through each step with precision, ensuring a successful and flavorful culinary experience. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that promises to satisfy and delight.
CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
Our version of this enchilada-style chilaquiles casserole is packed with nutritious beans and vegetables. Canned prepared enchilada sauce has great flavor and keeps the prep time quick. It can vary in heat level so find one that suits your taste. If you want to eliminate the heat altogether, try a green enchilada sauce (which is often milder than red) or substitute two 8-ounce cans of plain tomato sauce.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Mexican Casserole Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, beans, tomatoes, corn, cumin and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Scatter half the tortilla pieces in the pan. Top with half the vegetable mixture, half the enchilada sauce and half the cheese. Repeat with one more layer of tortillas, vegetables, sauce and cheese. Cover with foil.
- Bake the casserole for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 369.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
CHICKEN CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
Loaded with the flavors of Mexico--poblano and chipotle chiles, cilantro, adobo, and queso fresco--this chicken and tortilla casserole is a sure crowd pleaser.
Provided by Melt Organic Buttery Spread
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Melt® Organic Buttery Spread
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Adjust the oven racks to the upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the tortilla wedges on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Lightly coat both sides of the tortilla with vegetable oil spray.
- Bake the tortilla wedges until they are lightly browned and begin to crisp, 8 to 12 minutes. Flip the tortilla wedges and continue to bake until the chips are fully toasted, 8 to 12 minutes longer. Set the tortilla wedges aside and turn the oven to 500 degrees.
- Combine the poblano chiles, 1 cup of the onions, Melt®, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes longer.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, garlic, and chipotles and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes with their juice and the broth. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Nestle the chicken breasts into the sauce and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, about 5 minutes. When the sauce simmers, flip the chicken, cover, and continue to cook until the chicken registers 160 to 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 10 to 12 minutes longer.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate. When cool enough to handle, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Process the sauce in a blender until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Return the sauce to the skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste, bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the tortillas and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken, then transfer the mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake on the lower-middle rack until hot throughout, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 101.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 43.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 341.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
CHILAQUILES BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican dish that simmers (often leftover) fried corn tortillas in a salsa or mole sauce. We took the dinnertime favorite and gave it a brunch-ready twist in this casserole recipe. Eggs are layered on top of the tortilla chips, cheese and sauce for a hearty breakfast bake that's sure to be a hit! Top with fresh ingredients (hello, avocado, queso fresco and cilantro!) and be ready for everyone at the table to be grabbing seconds.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix enchilada sauce, chiles, green onion whites and taco seasoning mix. Spread 1 cup of mixture in dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese. Top with chips.
- Drizzle with remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil; make 6 wells in chip mixture. Crack one egg into each well. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until egg yolks are set and whites are firm. Top with green onion greens, avocado and queso fresco cheese. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 2/3 Cups, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
You'll have fun layering crispy tortilla strips with chicken, salsa and cheese in this amazing casserole.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 30 to 60 seconds or until light golden brown; drain.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole.
- Layer half of the tortilla strips in casserole; top with chicken, half of the salsa verde (about 2/3 cup) and 1 cup of the cheese. Press layers gently down into casserole. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, sauce and cheese.
- Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg
TURKEY/CHICKEN CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
This is my daughters favorite recipe for leftover turkey. I love it too! Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you. It seems time consuming but it does go together quickly once you have everything ready. I got it out of an old cookbook magazine called Fresh Turkey Ideas. We really look forward to Thanksgiving just to have this as our traditional left over. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by teresas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare New Mexico Green Sauce; Set oven control to broil. Arrange poblano chilies on broiler rack with tops about 5 inches from heat. Broil 12 to 17 minutes, turning occasionally, until skin is blistered and evenly browned (not burned). Remove chilies to plastic bag; close tightly. Let stand 20 minutes. Peel, seed and finely chop chilies.
- Cook onion, poblano and jalapeno chilies and garlic in 2 tbls oil over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in whipping cream and salt. Set aside.
- Heat 1/2 cup oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook tortilla strips in hot oil 30 to 60 seconds or until light golden brown; drain.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2-quart casserole.
- Layer half of the tortilla strips in bottom of casserole. Top with turkey, half of the New Mexico Green Sauce (about 2/3 cups) and 1 cup of the cheese.
- Press layers gently down into casserole.
- Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, sauce and cheese.
- Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
CHILAQUILES CON POLLO: TORTILLA CASSEROLE WITH CHICKEN BREAST
Steps:
- In a medium sauce pan boil the water, add the tomatillos and serrano chiles and let them cook for about 8 minutes. In a blender puree the tomatillos, chiles, garlic, and onions using enough of the tomatillo water to make a sauce consistency. Strain.
- Cut the tortillas in half and then in quarters making 8 triangles from each one. In a medium-size skillet heat the oil, fry the tortillas until crisp and remove from heat.
- In a medium-size skillet saute the chicken breast until done and then slice into 1-inch strips.
- In a medium sauce pan bring the tomatillo salsa to a boil, taste for salt, and season if necessary, add the crispy tortillas and let simmer for about 4 minutes or until the tortillas get soft.
- In a 8 by 8 inch baking dish, place some of the chilaquiles with sauce, add some of the chicken strips, cover with more tortillas then top with the grated cheese. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven until the cheese melts, garnish with the cream, chopped onion, and avocado slices.
TURKEY CHILAQUILES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet, over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until soft. Add green chiles, diced tomatoes, leftover turkey and salsa. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with tortilla chips and then cheese. Place skillet in oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately with side of sour cream.
GREEN CHICKEN CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large saucepan. Place the breasts in the stock, reduce the heat to moderate, cover and cook until the meat is tender, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool in the stock. When cool, remove the skin and bones and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Strain and reserve the stock for another use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh tomatillo salsa, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the onion and shredded chicken pieces.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the tortillas just about 5 seconds per side to soften, and then transfer to a large colander to drain.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 4 quart casserole or 6 to 8 individual casseroles (at the restaurant, we use small soup bowls).
- Combine the cheeses in a mixing bowl.
- To assemble the chilaquiles, spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture over the bottom of the baking dish. Push the solids in the bowl of chicken and tomatillo sauce to the side so the liquids form a pool in the bottom. Dip all the softened tortillas in the pool to moisten. Layer one third of the moist tortillas over the cheese and top with half of the chicken mixture with its sauce. Sprinkle half of the remaining cheese over the chicken. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of tortillas on top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake 30 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown. Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving or unmolding.
- In blender place tomatillos, jalapenos and water. Puree until just chunky. Add remaining ingredients and puree about 2 minutes more, or until no large chunks remain. This salsa keeps in the refrigerator, in a covered container, about 3 days.
- In large bowl combine all ingredients and stir until smooth. The dough should be slightly sticky and form a ball when pressed together. To test, flatten a small piece of dough between your palms. If the edges crack, add water to the dough, a tablespoon at a time, until a test piece does not crack.
- Divide the dough into 24 golf ball size pieces for tacos and 12 large balls for quesadillas. Place on a platter and cover with a damp towel. Line a tortilla press with 2 sheets of plastic cut from a plastic freezer bag or other heavy duty plastic bag.
- Heat a dry cast iron skillet, or non-stick pan until moderately hot. Flatten each ball of dough in the tortilla press, then remove the plastic from the top and, holding the tortilla with your fingertips, peel off the bottom sheet. Lay the tortillas one by one on the skillet and cook about 30 to 45 seconds per side, pressing the top of each tortilla with your fingertips to make it puff. Place the hot tortillas on a towel.
- When they are still warm but not hot, stack and wrap in a towel. Serve immediately or let cool, wrap well in plastic or a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator up to a week.
TURKEY CHILAQUILES
Leftover cooked turkey is a light and delicious addition to these chilaquiles!
Provided by HootOwl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/4 cups onion; saute until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and chiles; saute for 3 minutes. Stir in salsa and simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tortilla chips. Sprinkle queso fresco on top.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake just until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining onion and cilantro over chilaquiles. Drizzle with crema before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1788.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
TURKEY CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
Treat your family with this cheesy casserole that's layered with turkey and tortilla chips. Old El Paso® chiles add a spicy flavor to this delicious Mexican dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat salsa, chiles, garlic and salt over medium-high heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
- In blender, place salsa mixture. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
- Place half of tortilla chips in baking dish; layer with 2 cups of the turkey, half of the salsa mixture and 2 cups of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortilla chips, turkey, salsa mixture and cheese.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1305 mg
CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
Make and share this Chilaquiles Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pinay0618
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, beans, tomatoes, corn, cumin and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Scatter half the tortilla pieces in the baking dish. Top with about half the vegetable mixture, about half the enchilada sauce and half the cheese. Repeat with one more layer of tortillas, vegetables, sauce and cheese. Cover with foil.
- Bake the casserole for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 579.1, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 6.7
Tips:
- Use day-old bread or tortillas for the best texture.
- Cut the bread or tortillas into small pieces so that they soak up the sauce evenly.
- Use a variety of cheeses for a more flavorful casserole.
- If you like spicy food, add some chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Top the casserole with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sour cream before serving.
Conclusion:
Turkey-Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. With its combination of savory flavors and textures, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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