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Turkey Chilaquiles

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Turkey ChilaquilesBrian Leatart

This is a soft-style version of chilaquiles, tortilla chips sautéed with chiles and meat and topped with melted cheese. Crema mexicana, a cultured Mexican cream, is available in the cheese and deli section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion, divided
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
3 cups purchased medium-hot salsa with chipotles and garlic (from about two 16-ounce jars)
4 cups unsalted tortilla chips
2 cups crumbled queso fresco or Cotija cheese, or grated 4-cheese Mexican blend
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Crema mexicana or sour cream

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet. Add 11/4 cups onion; sauté until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and chiles; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in salsa; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chips. Sprinkle with cheese. Place skillet in oven; bake just until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup onion and cilantro; drizzle with crema and serve.

TagsChilaquilesEggMexicanLatin AmericanRed OnionOnionRoot VegetableVegetableTurkeyPoultryQueso FrescoCheeseDairyCotijaMainBreakfastDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeQuick30 Minutes or LessEasyWeeknight MealsBon Appétit
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