Leftover Turkey (Or Chicken) Chilaquiles

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 13

Leftover Turkey (Or Chicken) Chilaquiles Recipe to Enjoy Mexican Cuisine

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups shredded cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey
	1 1/3 cups thick & chunky salsa
	1 can black beans , rinsed and drained
	1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
	3 cups coarsely crushed Doritos

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

522

Sugar

Fat

32g

Leftover Turkey (Or Chicken) Chilaquiles is a classic Mexican dish that is perfect for using up leftover meat. The dish is easy to make, economical, and flavorful. It is a perfect dish for brunch or dinner that your family and friends will love. The combination of chunky salsa, black beans, and cheese creates a mouth-watering taste that you won't forget easily. The dish is served on crunchy Doritos that give the dish a unique texture and flavor.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large bowl, combine the chicken or turkey, salsa, and beans. Mix well and set aside.
3.	Coarsely crush the Doritos and spread half of them into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.
4.	Spread the chicken mixture over the Doritos and top with the remaining Doritos.
5.	Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the Doritos.
6.	Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Leftover Turkey (Or Chicken) Chilaquiles are a quick, easy, and delicious way to use leftover meat.

It is a perfect dish for busy weeknight dinners or Sunday brunches with family and friends.

It is a favorite among Mexican food lovers.

CONS

The dish contains high calories and high fat due to the cheese and Doritos.

Also, it contains a moderate amount of sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains protein from the meat and black beans.
It is a good source of vitamins and minerals from the salsa and other ingredients.
The dish can be made healthier by using baked tortilla chips instead of Doritos and low-fat cheese.