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Four Ingredient Chilaquiles

Published: Jun 23, 2016 · Modified: Aug 20, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you buy an item in my links, at no charge to you.

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Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Number of Servings 2

Chilaquiles is a Mexican comfort food often served for breakfast. It consists of leftover tortilla chips cooked in salsa and served with meat or eggs.

Four Ingredient Chilaquiles

Have you ever had chilaquiles before? It's a delicious Mexican comfort food that's made with leftover tortilla chips cooked in salsa and served with eggs or meat. It's often served for breakfast or brunch, but in my house, it's a quick and easy meal at any time of the day.

I first tried Chilaquiles after finding the recipe in one of my fave cookbooks, America's Test Kitchen Best Mexican Recipes (side note, I LOVE this cookbook, and actually read it cover to cover when I first got it).

I had seen chilaquiles on the menu at my favorite Mexican restaurant, but never tried it because I love the sopes and tacos too much to ever try anything else. When I finally did give chilaquiles a try, I was a little sad that I had been missing out on them for the previous 31.5 years of my life.

Four Ingredient Chilaquiles

How to make Chilaquiles

I have super simplified that initial recipe I made and turned it into a couldn't-be-easier version: Four Ingredient Chilaquiles. That's right, you only need four ingredients to make this delicious meal.

  • Tortilla chips
  • Salsa
  • Butter or oil
  • Eggs

Make sure the chips are good quality - I like the ones that come in the papery brown bags, like the Tortilla Strips from Costco. And pick whatever salsa you like - red or green, homemade or store bought.

The chips get cooked in the salsa until they're a little soft (but not soggy), meanwhile cook the eggs just until the yolk is still runny. Timing is key here - you don't want either the chips or the eggs to overcook, nor do you want either sitting around for long waiting for the other to finish. Luckily, both tasks only take a few minutes.

Overhead photo of quick and easy chilaquiles in a pale blue bowl.

Set the egg atop the now softened-and-coated-with-salsa tortilla chips. Of course, you could leave it at that and it would be delicious. But the toppings really set it off.

My very favorite is avocado, and I usually have them hanging around. I'll usually throw on a few crumbles of queso fresco (or feta in a pinch), and radishes are great for adding crunch. Cilantro is always good too. And jalapenos if you like spicy - maybe bell pepper if not. Basically, whatever you like and whatever you have. It will turn out delicious no matter what.

Quick and Easy chilaquiles in a pale blue bowl.

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Chilaquiles Nutrition Notes:

The nutrition information is for basic chilaquiles plus an egg only - it does not include any extra toppings.

Keep in mind that the nutrition info for chilaquiles will vary depending on what type of salsa and tortilla chips you use.

To cut down on sodium, use a reduced sodium salsa or make your own and/or use lower sodium chips. To cut down on fat, used baked tortilla chips.

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Four Ingredient Chilaquiles

Carissa Serink
Chilaquiles is a Mexican comfort food made with tortilla chips cooked in a spicy sauce. This version uses only 4 ingredients, with an optional list of toppings.
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 539kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups salsa (your choice - homemade or from a jar red or green)
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil or use butter instead
  • 6 ounces good quality tortilla chips about 6 cups
  • 2 large eggs
  • salt and pepper

Toppings

  • Your choice of any of the following:
  • sliced radishes
  • sliced avocados
  • lime wedges
  • sliced jalapeno peppers
  • queso fresco
  • minced cilantro
  • sliced scallions

Instructions

  • Bring salsa to a simmer in a large saucepan or deep saute pan over medium heat. If salsa is very watery, simmer for a few minutes until it's thickened up. When the salsa has thickened (or if it started out thick) add the chips and gently toss and stir until the chips are coated with salsa, being careful not to break them up too much. Cook for 2-3 minutes until chips are slightly softened, but not soggy. Remove from heat and divide between two bowls.
  • At the same time you start simmering the salsa, heat a teaspoon of canola oil in a small non-stick pan over medium high heat. Crack two eggs into the pan and reduce heat to medium. Season eggs to taste with salt and pepper. Add 1 teaspoon of water to the pan and cover. Cook eggs until white is opaque, but yolk is still runny, 2-3 minutes. Serve eggs on top of cooked tortilla chips.
  • Top the chilaquiles with your choice of toppings including sliced avocado, radishes, jalapeno or bell peppers, queso fresco, minced cilantro and/or sliced scallions.

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 2202mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1176IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: I try my best to make sure the nutrition information I provide is accurate to provide you with the best information possible. However, due to ingredient discrepancies and other factors, the above nutrition information should be considered an estimation only.

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