Red Chilaquiles with Chicken

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Mexican cooking can't get much more authentic than this traditional brunch recipe with melty cheese, crisp tortillas and a touch of chile heat.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

35 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1 cup each

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What You Need

dried guajillo chiles

1/2

cup coarsely chopped onion

cloves garlic

corn tortillas

Tbsp. oil

whole chicken breast (10 oz.), cooked, shredded

1/2

tsp. salt

cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Make It

COOK chiles in 1 qt. (4 cups) boiling water in medium saucepan 10 min. or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Place chiles, reserved cooking water, onions and garlic in blender; blend until smooth.

CUT tortillas into 1/2-inch-wide strips or 1-inch squares. Heat oil in large skillet. Add tortillas; cook until golden but not crisp, stirring occasionally.

ADD chile sauce, chicken and salt to skillet. Cook on medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Cook 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Start off your day with a serving of this traditional Hispanic breakfast entree that provides a serving from these 3 food groups: grains, meat and dairy.

Special Extra

Garnish with chopped fresh jalapeño peppers, cilantro or green onions.

Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with refried beans.

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