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Mexican Breakfast Chilaquilla Skillet

Tortilla chips simmered in tomato‑chili sauce with eggs, topped with cheese and fresh cilantro.

Mexican Breakfast Chilaquilla Skillet

Total

20 min

Prep

8 min

Cook

12 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tortilla chips
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons red chili sauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves(optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat (about 2 minutes).

  2. 2

    Add the tortilla chips and stir for 1 minute, then pour in the diced tomatoes and chili sauce, stirring to combine; season with salt and pepper and let simmer for 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Create two small wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well; cover the skillet and cook for 5‑6 minutes until the whites are set and yolks are still runny.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and let it melt for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein18 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat22 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium620 mg

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