Print Recipe
Chicken Chilaquiles
 
recipe image
Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
Chicken Chilaquiles
Ingredients:
3 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
3 tablespoons flour
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 in all)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 lb tortilla chips
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 red onion, sliced thin
1/2 cup cilantro leaf
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
2. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat.
3. Add the flour and cook for about 3 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add the paprika and chili powder mixture.
6. Add the chicken broth slowly, whisking, until smooth.
7. Bring to a simmer. Simmer, covered, about 25 minutes.
8. In a large frying pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat.
9. Season the chicken with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper.
10. Cook until browned and just done, about 5 minutes per side.
11. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.
12. Cut crosswise into slices.
13. Add the tortilla chips to the chile sauce and cook, stirring, until the chips are soft but not falling apart, about 2 minutes.
14. Put the sauce on plates and top with the feta, sour cream, onion, cilantro, and chicken.
By RecipeOfHealth.com