Turkey Chilaquiles

Repurpose leftover cooked turkey in this 30-minute version of Mexican chilaquiles made with cilantro, green chiles, and queso fresco.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 423 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cups salsa
• 2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chiles
• 2 cups diced cooked turkey
• 4 cups tortilla chips
• 2 cups crumbled queso fresco
• 1 ½ cups chopped red onion, divided
• ¼ cup Mexican crema, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/4 cups onion; saute until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and chiles; saute for 3 minutes. Stir in salsa and simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tortilla chips. Sprinkle queso fresco on top.

Step 3

Transfer skillet to the oven and bake just until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Sprinkle remaining onion and cilantro over chilaquiles. Drizzle with crema before serving.