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

Total
20 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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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
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat (about 2 minutes).
- 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
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
Remove from heat, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and let it melt for 1 minute.
- 5
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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